As an underwriting analyst, you assist with medical underwriting to provide sound management of life and health insurance risks. You analyze and assess risks and review life and health insurance applications. You analyze and help diagnose issues, provide advice in accordance with your discipline’s rules and help develop recommendations and implementation plans. You develop tools, methods and processes. Your projects and initiatives require extensive knowledge of your line of work. You share ideas and help solve problems using your analytical skills, extensive knowledge of your line of business and ability to manage complexity. You interact with stakeholders working in other fields. You provide discipline-specific support to your unit, clients and partners. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Identify, input, analyze and interpret data to inform management decision-making and monitor the application of management policies and practices. Make recommendations
• Analyze files and assess the financial and medical risk for the organization based on current standards and practices. Approve, modify, cancel or deny insurance applications. Determine mortality and morbidity rates
• Write reports and correspondence. Prepare recommendations and provide advice on how to implement them
• Help prepare and propose action plans to address issues in accordance with rules and parameters
• Develop and write methods and processes

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
• Group insurance including telemedicine
• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
• Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Knowledge of French is required

Business insight, Complexity, Decision quality, Situational adaptability

LI-Remote

Trade Union
Non-unionized
At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We’re committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.
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Job Family
Life and health insurance (FG)
Unposting Date
2024-09-1

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