Bilingual Underwriter
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Canada, Flexible schedule between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PMFull-TimeMiddle
Salary110,000 - 120,000 CAD per year
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Job Details
- Languages
- French and English (bilingual proficiency required)
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Required Skills
- Analytical Skills
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health sciences, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in life or disability underwriting
- Strong knowledge of Canadian insurance contracts, regulations, and underwriting practices
- Excellent analytical, judgment, and problem-solving abilities in complex risk scenarios
- Strong autonomy with the ability to manage responsibilities independently
- Excellent communication skills in both French and English (bilingual proficiency required)
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision under defined guidelines
- Comfortable working in a remote, fast-paced professional environment
- Progress toward or completion of FLMI and/or FALU designation is considered an asset
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed risk assessment using individual underwriting methods for life and disability insurance applications
- Independently manage complex underwriting files while respecting established approval limits and internal guidelines
- Evaluate and apply approval thresholds, including up to $750,000 in life insurance and $2,500 in disability insurance coverage
- Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and professionally with applicants, brokers, and stakeholders
- Negotiate and collaborate with reinsurers to identify solutions that support favourable case outcomes
- Work closely with partners, TPAs, and internal teams to ensure consistent and accurate risk evaluation
- Act as a subject matter resource during contestability periods and complex case reviews
- Ensure compliance with Canadian insurance laws, contracts, and underwriting standards
- Contribute to process improvements and maintain high-quality underwriting practices across all cases
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