Bilingual Senior Underwriter

Category: Insurance Location: Why Work With Us? - Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $95,000–$105,000 based on experience. - Work-Life Balance: 35-hour work week (Monday–Friday) with 4 weeks of vacation and 10 paid professional wellness days. - Benefits & Perks: Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, eye, and paramedic), 2–7% RRSP matching, and 5 paid study days per year with potential tuition reimbursement. - Flexibility:Fully remote options available for candidates located in markets without a physical office presence. The Role Staffinity is currently seeking a Bilingual Senior Underwriter. This is a permanent position. The successful candidate will act as a high-level intermediary between advisors and insurance carriers, managing complex new business cases and preliminary assessments. This role is designed for a technical expert who enjoys the strategy of underwriting without the typical high-stress audit environments of larger carriers. Responsibilities: - Expert Consultation: Provide advanced underwriting expertise to advisors regarding eligibility criteria and requirements, offering strategic recommendations to meet client needs. - Case Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of complex cases, ensuring pre-established turnaround timelines are met and maintaining consistent communication with all stakeholders. - Technical Review: Analyze medical and financial requirements (including APS reports, expert interviews, and vitals) to package cases for optimal carrier decisions. - Strategic Negotiation: Discuss unfavorable decisions or reconsideration criteria directly with advisors and carriers to achieve the best possible outcomes for high-net-worth clients. - Decision Review: Audit amendments and exclusions to ensure they accurately reflect the information developed during the underwriting process. - Knowledge Leadership: Act as a strategic agent by providing content for training initiatives and marketing presentations offered to advisors and administrative staff. Qualifications: - Bilingualism: Fluency in both written and spoken English and French is mandatory for interpreting complex medical/financial data and consulting with advisors. - Experience: 5–10 years of experience in a dedicated underwriting environment, specifically dealing with high-net-worth markets. - Professional Credentials: Industry-recognized designations (such as AALU or FALU) are strongly preferred. - Analytical Skills: Proven ability to solve complex problems with a strong attention to detail and a focus on favorable risk outcomes. - Communication: Exemplary interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain relationships in stressful, high-stakes situations. - Education: Undergraduate degree in business or a related field is preferred. Details Originally posted on Himalayas