## Senior UnderwriterApplylocations:

Quebec, Quebec:

Montreal, Quebec:

Vancouver, British Columbia:

Toronto, Ontariotime type:

Full timeposted on:

Posted Todaytime left to apply:

End Date: August 17, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:

JR10026905## **Job Description**Build the future with us

Are you driven by the world of insurance and motivated by making sound,

high-impact underwriting decisions? As a Senior Underwriter, you will play a key

role in assessing complex life, critical illness, and disability insurance risks to

support informed, profitable, and client-focused decisions. You will also act as a

resource person and expert, contributing to our underwriting excellence and

supporting the development of less experienced colleagues.This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your

potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their

development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an workplace that

encourages collaboration and innovation.**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

What you’ll accomplish with us

As a Senior Underwriter, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main

responsibilities:* Analyze complex life, health, and disability cases by applying established underwriting rules.* Negotiate the best possible offer with reinsurers to ensure competitive, client-centered outcomes.* Examine, assess,



and propose solutions for more complex files.* Act as a coach to less experienced underwriters.* Collaborate with IT teams and Business Analysts as an expert in the implementation of a new underwriting automation system.**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**What could accelerate your success in this role

We’re looking for someone who:* Holds a bachelor’s degree or any other relevant academic background.* Brings 8+ years of experience in individual life underwriting or in a similar role.* Is recognized for strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess medical and non-medical information to make accurate underwriting decisions.* Stands out for their ability to negotiate, organize, and manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.* Demonstrates excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.Intermediate level of English required, as the individual will be expected to read, analyze, and interpret medical documents in English on a daily basis, as well as communicate regularly, both verbally and in writing, with English-speaking underwriters across Canada.**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Why you’ll love working with us* A work environment where learning and development merge with a

collective pursuit of excellence;* A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;* The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment,



supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;* Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Still unsure about applying? At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse

experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be

with us, and we want to get to know you!**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

The typical hiring range for this position is between 88k and 110k CAD per year,

for 37.5 hours per week; the base salary offered may vary depending on

knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At

iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based

compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most

current market conditions.## **Location(s)**Quebec / 1080, Grande Allee West## **Other Possible Location(s)**Montreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueVancouver / 988 Broadway WestToronto / 26 Wellington Street East##

## **Company**iA Financial Group## **Posting End Date**2026-08-17 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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