Insurance Underwriter, Individual Life

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Working Arrangement

Job Description

Do you strive to do the best within your team and thrive in a positive environment which fosters collaboration, innovation, and creativity? Are you curious and love the challenge of problem-solving and going the extra mile to do what is right for customers?

Manulife’s Individual Underwriting team is looking for high-energy, passionate, customer-obsessed and creative individuals for our affinity clients. The Individual Life 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.

Responsibilities

• Select & classify risks according to Manulife's philosophy and standards

• Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with all internal & external clients

• Compliance with all legislation and consumer regulations 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

How will you create impact?

To be successful in our Underwriting department you must have and demonstrate a passion for your career in Underwriting! You will be a dynamic, positive, customer service focused and creative individual in your work. You will also need to have an aptitude and demonstrated ability to think outside of the box to provide "solutions" and identify opportunities to exceed in your craft.

What we are looking for

• Strong knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminologies, diseases, tests, treatment modes, medication and their application

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a healthcare program or equivalent work experience.

• Bilingual in English/French is an asset

• Demonstrated professional experience as a Life Underwriter

• Experience and signing authority on cases of at least $500,000.

• Sound knowledge of non-medical risk

• Exemplary customer service skills and excellent oral & written communication skills

• Ability …