Senior Group Underwriting Consultant

Job SummaryProvides expertise and guidance for the development and enforcement of organizational underwriting guidelines, policies and processes. Applies experience and seasoned knowledge, skills, and practices to perform a variety of assignments.Job DescriptionWhat is the opportunity?As a senior underwriter for the Group Employee Benefits plan you will be responsible for the evaluation and selection of risk and the establishment of premium levels which will ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and the continued profitable retention of inforce cases within the assigned authority levels.What will you do?Achieve process performance goals, both at the individual and work unit levelContribute to high quality risk assessment and management within the work unitSupport customer focus for internal and external customersUnderstand and contribute to rating, information collection, and workflow improvementsWhat will you need to succeed?Must Have:Minimum 5 years of group underwriting experience with demonstrated knowledge of industry and marketplace trendsSolid understanding of group products including product provisions, plan design, pricing and contractual benefits with proven consistency in performance over a sustained period of timeSolid mathematical skills, creative problem solving/analytical reasoning skills and the ability to think conceptually and outside the boxDemonstrated solid understanding of both top line and bottom line objectives and able to manage bothA team player mindset which includes strong mentoring and coaching skills to assist team members in various stages of career and technical developmentExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written with strong negotiation, persuasion and conflict resolution skills with a bias towards customer serviceAbility to work independently, well organized and able to handle multiple priorities concurrently while meeting deadlinesNice to have:Bilingual (French)Demonstrated leadership ability and/or experienceUniversity degree preferredSpecial ConditionsPlease note this is a hybrid role.What's in it for you? A Total Rewards program that includes flexible benefits, work/life balance and career development programs and investment and retirement savings plans Competitive pay and high-earning potential All the tools, training, and team support you need to grow your career Flexible work/life balance options Sophisticated RBCI software tools to boost your productivityJob SkillsCommunication, Consulting, Financial Statement Analysis, Life Insurance, Medical Informatics, Pricing Strategies, Results-Oriented, Risk Assessments, UnderwritingAdditional Job DetailsAddress:MEADOWVALE BUSINESS PARK, 6880 FINANCIAL DR:MISSISSAUGACity:MISSISSAUGACountry:CanadaWork hours/week:37.5Employment Type:Full timePlatform:INSURANCEJob Type:RegularPay Type:SalariedPosted Date:2024-04-12Application Deadline:2024-05-01Inclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com.