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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates strong analytical and critical-thinking skills essential for assessing life insurance risks, while effectively communicating underwriting decisions and building positive relationships with clients. Proficient in reviewing detailed information and applying feedback to enhance performance and service delivery.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Life Insurance UnderwritingMedical TerminologyAnalytical SkillsCustomer-Service MindsetBilingual Communication
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Risk AssessmentFinancial ConceptsAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationCuriosityAdaptabilityCollaborationOpenness to Feedback
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelInternet-Based ApplicationsUnderwriting Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
LOMAALU
Industry Keywords
Life InsuranceUnderwritingConsumer RegulationsPrivacy RequirementsDisclosure Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Learn to assess and classify life insurance risks with guidance from experienced underwriters
- Review medical, financial, occupational, avocational, travel, and lifestyle information
- Identify missing or unclear information, ask questions, and document findings and rationale
- Organize case workload while balancing thorough reviews, quality, productivity, and service expectations
- Develop communication skills to explain requirements and support communication of underwriting decisions
- Build working relationships and follow up on cases
- Seek support when questions or service concerns arise
- Follow legislation, consumer regulations, privacy requirements, and disclosure standards
- Participate in training, apply feedback, and share questions and ideas
- Progress toward greater independence and readiness for an Intermediate Life Underwriter role
Requirements
What you’ll need- Genuine interest in life insurance underwriting and enthusiasm for building new knowledge and skills
- Critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Curiosity and willingness to ask thoughtful questions and seek guidance
- Eagerness to learn medical terminology, financial concepts, and life insurance risk factors
- Attention to detail when reviewing information and identifying gaps or inconsistencies
- Openness to feedback and ability to apply learning to new situations
- Clear written and verbal communication and strong listening skills
- Customer-service mindset and ability to build positive relationships
- Strong organization and ownership of priorities and turnaround times
- Comfort using Microsoft Word, Excel, internet-based applications, and willingness to learn underwriting systems
- Adaptability and collaborative approach
- Ability to communicate in English and French to support clients from various provinces outside Québec
- Previous insurance, underwriting, customer-service, or administrative exposure preferred
- Enrollment in or completion of LOMA, ALU, or other insurance-related courses preferred
- University or college degree in a related discipline preferred
- Medical education, training, or experience preferred
- Participation in industry meetings, seminars, or conferences preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible ways of working
- Professional development support
- Hands-on learning alongside experienced peers
- Health, dental, mental health, and vision benefits
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance coverage
- Adoption/surrogacy benefits
- Wellness benefits
- Employee/family assistance plans
- Retirement savings plans, including pension
- Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
- Financial education and counseling resources
- Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
- Statutory leaves of absence
- Incentive programs and incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance
- Reasonable accommodation during the application process