At Cowan, we are passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. Reporting directly to the Interim Supervisor, Benefits Consulting, Technical Services, the Underwriting Specialist is a key member who provides analytics excellence to our national and Third-Party Administration (TPA) group benefits clients.

WHO WE ARE:

Proudly independent and Canadian-owned, Cowan Insurance Group has been a true market leader in the insurance industry since 1927. With an extensive range of product offerings and integrated commercial and personal insurance, group benefits, and wealth management solutions, we provide our clients with outstanding customized, comprehensive insurance and risk management professional advice and placement.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and a Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club Member, Cowan Insurance Group’s award-winning client-centric approach emphasizes innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Join our team as we prepare for our centennial celebration in 2027!

• Data Management: Preparing and verifying the demographic data and projected experience of a plan, and submitting it to the respective carrier before the renewal
• Experience Reporting and Analysis: Regularly review experience reports, analyze the data, and provide detailed narratives based on the analysis
• Renewal Projections: Estimate future renewal rate changes based on historical data at set intervals during the benefit plan year
• Group Benefit Plan Renewals: Manage all tasks related to the renewal process, including analysis, negotiations, detailed report writing, and presentation preparation
• Group Benefit Plan Marketings: Evaluate the financial details of quotes received from carriers and compare them against current plan costs and details
• Pricing: Analyze costs of different plan design options
• Other Projects: Participate in projects as required, serving as the subject matter expert for Underwriting