Bilingual Underwriting Consultant

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Bilingual Underwriting Consultant based in Canada.

In this role, you will play a key part in assessing and managing risk for large corporate group benefits accounts, helping shape sustainable and profitable long-term business outcomes. You will work at the intersection of analytics, client management, and financial decision-making, supporting both new and existing clients with tailored underwriting solutions. The position offers strong exposure to complex group insurance structures and high-value corporate accounts across multiple regions. You will collaborate closely with sales, account management, and operations teams to design pricing strategies and evaluate plan changes. This is a highly visible role where your decisions directly impact client relationships, profitability, and portfolio performance. The environment is fast-paced, analytical, and highly collaborative, with opportunities to learn from experienced underwriting professionals while mentoring junior colleagues.

• Assess and manage underwriting risk for group benefits plans, ensuring pricing and retention strategies support profitability and long-term portfolio sustainability.
• Develop and maintain rates for new and existing corporate accounts, evaluating financial impact and adjusting structures as needed.
• Prepare detailed quotations, proposals, and responses to client questionnaires for complex group insurance arrangements.
• Manage client requests related to pricing, plan design changes, and contract modifications in collaboration with internal teams.
• Negotiate financial terms, benefit structures, and service agreements while balancing client needs with organizational risk policies.
• Support onboarding of new clients by building structured plan designs and ensuring alignment with internal administration capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to improve processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support overall business performance.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English and French, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients across multiple Canadian regions.
• Post-secondary education in business, mathematics, actuarial science, or a related analytical field.
• Strong experience in group benefits underwriting, risk assessment, or group insurance product management.
• Solid understanding of the group insurance market, including products, pricing structures, and plan design considerations.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables) and Microsoft Word.
• Excellent business acumen with the ability to evaluate financial data and communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills, with confidence influencing internal and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and decision-making discipline.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team structure.
• CEBS or GBA certification is considered an asset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range aligned with senior underwriting roles in Canada, with eligibility for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, mental health, and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions and financial wellness support programs.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, and statutory holidays.
• Flexible remote work arrangement across Canada.
• Access to professional development, certification support, and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive and flexible work environment focused on well-being, learning, and long-term career development.