Insurance Underwriter, Individual Life
CAN, Ontario - Full Time Remote
Manulife’s Affinity Underwriting team is looking for high-energy, passionate, customer-obsessed and creative individuals to join our world-class Underwriting team. The Underwriter has the privilege of working with varied distribution channels including National Accounts, MGA's and Advisors. As a Manulife Underwriter, you will grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience, ongoing learning opportunities and individual development planning.
Position Responsibilities:
Select & classify risks according to Manulife philosophy and standards
Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with all internal & external clients
Compliance with all legislation and consumer regulation as they apply to risk classification, privacy and disclosure
Identify and provide solutions to work related problems and procedures
Ensure team goals are met at all times and promote an atmosphere of confidence and trust with all customers in order to facilitate acceptance of decisions
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated professional experience as a Life Underwriter
Experience and signing authority on cases of at least $500,000.
Strong knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminologies, diseases, tests, treatment modes, medication and their application
Sound knowledge of non-medical risk
Exemplary customer service skills and excellent oral & written communication skills
Ability to comprehend, retain and apply current technical information to daily work issues
Knowledge of systems dealing with insurance applications, new business processes along with general PC skills (Word, Excel, Internet)
Preferred Qualifications:
Working towards, or completion of FALU, FLMI and ACS designations Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
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About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.
Primary Location
CAN, Ontario - Full Time RemoteWorking Arrangement
RemoteSalary range is expected to be between
$60,000.00 CAD - $100,000.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
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Tasks- Ensure compliance
- Identify solutions
- Meet team goals
- Provide customer service
- Select & classify risks
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