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About the Role

Take your insurance career to the next level with a recognized organization that values expertise, innovation, and trust. Enjoy a permanent remote position offering a flexible schedule, excellent working conditions, and competitive benefits starting on your first day. Thrive in a collaborative and people-focused environment that promotes autonomy, professional development, continuous learning, and employee well-being, while contributing to making insurance more accessible across Canada.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in risk assessment using individual underwriting methods.
Work independently on complex applications while respecting authorized approval limits.
Accurately assess approval limits of up to $750,000 in life insurance and $2,500 in disability insurance.
Communicate directly with applicants and stakeholders regarding underwriting decisions.
Negotiate with reinsurers and identify solutions to support client file acceptance.
Collaborate with partners and TPAs in risk evaluation.
Act as a resource person during the contestability period.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health sciences, or another related field.
Completion of, or progress toward, a Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) and/or Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) designation is considered an asset.
5 years of experience as an underwriter.
Strong understanding of insurance contracts and laws across Canada.
Demonstrated autonomy and proactivity.
Strong analytical, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Bilingual in French and English to communicate frequently, both verbally and in writing, with English-speaking clients and partners as part of the role responsibilities.

Skills

Risk assessment
Underwriting
Negotiation
Risk evaluation
Analytical skills
Judgment skills
Problem-solving skills
Bilingualism (French and English)

Location

Remote

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time
Remote

Experience Level

5 years of experience as an underwriter

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree
Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI)
Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU)

Salary/Compensations

85K-95K

Benefits

4 weeks of vacation upon hiring
Group insurance starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, travel, and roadside assistance coverage
Defined benefit pension plan equivalent to government pension plans (available after one year of service)
Employee assistance program
Paid sick days
On-site fitness room
Social activities organized throughout the year
Various employee discounts
Continuous training opportunities
Recognition program for years of service

About the Company

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach.
As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools.
Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.