Junior Group Insurance Underwriter
Assumption Life
Moncton, NB
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Benefits:
Reporting directly to the Manager, Group Actuarial and Underwriting, the Junior Group Insurance Underwriter is responsible for analyzing information for groups with fewer than 100 lives and ensuring sound underwriting decisions for new business quotations, renewals, and other option requests. This role contributes to maintaining profitability through the application of underwriting and risk selection standards while providing support to the Group Insurance Sales team to understand client needs and develop competitive benefit and rate proposals aligned with market conditions. The incumbent also participates in the negotiation of certain cases with reinsurers and works closely with brokers and third-party administrators (TPAs). This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize work in order to meet deadlines while maintaining positive relationships with business partners.
- Analyze quotations, renewals, and option requests for groups with fewer than 100 lives.
- Assess risk and perform underwriting in accordance with established guidelines and standards.
- Prepare and calculate proposals, rates, and requested coverage options.
- Support the Group Insurance Sales team by providing competitive solutions tailored to client needs.
- Participate in the negotiation of certain cases with reinsurers, brokers, and third-party administrators (TPAs).
- Manage priorities and deadlines to ensure timely completion of work and service commitments.
- Collaborate with team members to effectively manage departmental workloads.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes and practices.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and French (bilinguisme requis).
- Post-secondary education in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
- Knowledge of group underwriting (considered an asset).
- Knowledge of group insurance products and market trends.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to develop creative solutions that meet client needs.
- Basic understanding of financial arrangements, including retention agreements and Administrative Services Only (ASO) arrangements.
- Understanding of contracts, legislation, and regulations related to group insurance.
- Ability to negotiate and make sound decisions while adhering to established guidelines and authorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused approach.
- Experience in group insurance, underwriting, or a related field is considered an asset.
If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to submit your application before Tuesday November 03rd, 2026.
- The chance to be part of a dynamic, high-performing team that adheres to the following ethical values: leadership, collaboration, trust and commitment;
- Training and development opportunities;
- A comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits;
- A dynamic location in downtown Moncton;
- A paid volunteer day;
- Time off to care for family members and pets.
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