Associate Group Underwriter

Role Overview

• Complete renewals, quotations and respond to client requests within service standards.
• Develop a strong understanding of our products and services, underwriting guidelines, systems and tools, pricing methodologies and the marketplace.
• Assess risk and determine the price, financial and contractual conditions of Sun Life's Group Benefits offering for each Plan Sponsor.
• Develop an understanding of the administrative, contractual and legislative Group Benefits environment.
• Build strong relationships with our salespeople, working in partnership with them to sell renewals and quotations.
• Work with our salespeople to ensure a clear understanding of our clients, their needs and their respective risk profiles.
• Strive to meet client needs, including providing insight and creative solutions to help solve client issues around risk and cost of their group benefits plan.

Requirements

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• A thoughtful approach to decision making with an ability to apply judgement to unique situations.
• A solutions mind set where you are able to balance the needs for profit against growth.
• A curiosity about our clients and their needs where you are constantly looking for creative ways to do the best for us and them.
• Ability to negotiate and make decisive timely decisions.
• Ability to work effectively with Microsoft and Excel applications.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong cross-functional team skills.
• Ability to clearly explain your decisions, both written and verbal.
• A positive attitude with a commitment to high quality work and service excellence.
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development programs from the start of employment and ongoing that set you up for success.
• Access to short-term assignments or ‘Gigs’ across the organization, to help you develop new skills and connections.
• Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family.
• Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions.