Underwriter jobs in Canada

As an Associate Chief Underwriter, you will provide in-depth expertise and influence various stakeholders in strategic mandates and complex files that require extensive and profound technical competence related to their field of expertise. The successful incumbent will have strong underwriting expertise and be a resource for various levels of the company and external partners for all lines insurance. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Take on responsibility for projects, mandates, and development activities specific to underwriting development, the scale and impact of which are significant to the organization and could impact the Desjardins Group as a whole.
• Working with and under the direction of the Chief Underwriter, lead the development and amendment of underwriting policies, standards, models, and programs to support the company’s strategic projects and mandates. Achieve this by applying the latest underwriting research, modeling techniques, as well as transformative and innovative technologies to continuously evolve underwriting guidelines and practices that are industry-leading and consistent with the company’s risk profile.
• Advise and support internal and external partners in the positioning, planning, development, fulfillment, and follow-up on various strategic underwriting mandates under your responsibility.
• Assist the Chief Underwriter in creating and implementing a system to monitor, understand and anticipate trends in underwriting, and make appropriate recommendations to ensure the continued development of underwriting best practices for all lines of insurance.
• Develop methods and indicators for monitoring the performance of underwriting guidelines and models. Identify problems and make recommendations for improvement to concerned authorities and decision-makers.
• Work together with the Chief Underwriter in representing the unit on various committees made up of senior executives and decision-making bodies.
• Provide technical underwriting expertise during the negotiation of agreements or discussion of industry-wide issues with various authorities of external businesses or organizations.
• Provide underwriting expertise and operations support to underwriters through special mandates and projects.

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 eight years of relevant experience
• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
• Life Office Management Association (LOMA) certification
• Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) designation
• Knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec
• Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
• Expert knowledge of underwriting systems, processes, research and modeling

Trade Union (If applicable):

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.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family: Life and health insurance (FG)

Unposting Date: 2025-03-17