Manulife

Financial Services

UnderwritingConsultant

$3000–3000k Nova Scotia, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Underwriting Consultant at Manulife. Skills: underwriting, risk assessment, customer service, communication. Conduct risk assessment and classification in accordance with Manulife's philosophy and standards. Identify and propose solutions to problems and procedures related to the underwriter's work”

What You'll Achieve.

Consistently deliver the best customer experience by making every interaction meaningful; Putting our customers first; You are committed to finding the right solutions; You go the extra mile because it's the right thing to do

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

solving problems; Excellent analytical skills with the ability to define, research and solve problems; analytical and problem-solving skills; Identify and propose solutions to problems and procedures related to the underwriter's work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Demonstrated professional experience as underwriter, at least 5 years of experience, Approval limit $3, 000, 000 to $5, 000, 000 in life insurance and $250, 000 in critical illness insurance, Be on the lookout for trends and changes in medicine, knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminology, diseases, tests, and modes of treatment, General awareness of current events, industry issues and trends, Excellent analytical skills with the ability to define, research and solve problems, Ability to understand, preserve and apply current technical information to everyday work problems, Demonstrate your knowledge of pricing tools, systems, and processes as well as your ability to articulate the underlying principles and philosophies, You are well organized with great attention to detail, You are adaptable and flexible in the face of change, Excellent decision-making and critical thinking skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, Be able to work under tight deadlines

Nice to Have

Bilingualism (English and French) is a asset, A university or college degree in a related discipline is considered an asset, You are continuously learning – currently enrolled or very interested in insurance-related courses such as LOMA and/or ALU courses

What You'll Do.

Conduct risk assessment and classification in accordance with Manulife's philosophy and standards

Identify and propose solutions to problems and procedures related to the underwriter's work

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate and collaborate with sales colleagues and head office to provide the highest quality and competitive decisions to our clients; Maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external partners; Promote an atmosphere of trust with all clients to facilitate the acceptance of decisions

Communication Scope

Excellent oral and written communication skills; partnership and communication skills

Full Job Description

Do you strive to do your best within your team and thrive in a positive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and creativity? Are you curious and enjoy the challenge of solving problems and going the extra mile to do what's right for customers? Manulife's individual underwriting team is looking for creative, passionate, customer satisfaction and creative individuals to join our world-class underwriting team. **Position Responsibilities:** * Conduct risk assessment and classification in accordance with Manulife's philosophy and standards. * Communicate and collaborate with sales colleagues and head office to provide the highest quality and competitive decisions to our clients. * Maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external partners * Consistently deliver the best customer experience by making every interaction meaningful * Comply with consumer laws and regulations regarding risk classification, confidentiality, and disclosure. * Identify and propose solutions to problems and procedures related to the underwriter's work. * Promote an atmosphere of trust with all clients to facilitate the acceptance of decisions. **Required Qualifications:** * 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. * A university or college degree in a related discipline is considered an asset. * You are continuously learning – currently enrolled or very interested in insurance-related courses such as LOMA and/or ALU courses. * Demonstrated professional experience as underwriter, at least 5 years of experience. * Approval limit $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 in life insurance and $250,000 in critical illness insurance * Be on the lookout for trends and changes in medicine, knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminology, diseases, tests, and modes of treatment. * General awareness of current events, indust

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