Job Description: Location : hybrid Are you an analytical person who enjoys working with numbers? Are you interested in assessing risk and understanding the financial drivers of insurance profit? Do you thrive in an environment where multi-tasking is required? Do you love learning? Are you a strong communicator? Are you motivated to collaborate with others to develop solutions that meet client needs? If so, consider a career as a Group Underwriter at Sun Life Financial.

As an Associate Group Underwriter: You will be responsible for the risk selection and pricing of Group Life, Disability, Health, Dental and Critical Illness benefits.

This includes renewing our existing business, providing pricing and advice on plan change requests as well as assessing new business opportunities.

You will work closely with our sales team to meet sales and profitability objectives as well as client needs.

What will you do? Complete renewals, quotations and respond to client requests within service standards Develop a strong understanding of our products and services, underwriting guidelines, systems and tools, pricing methodologies and the marketplace Assess risk and determine the price, financial and contractual conditions of Sun Life's Group Benefits offering for each Plan Sponsor Develop an understanding of the administrative, contractual and legislative Group Benefits environment Build strong relationships with our sales people, working in partnership with them to sell renewals and quotations Work with our sales people to ensure a clear understanding of our clients, their needs and their respective risk profiles Strive to meet client needs,



including providing insight and creative solutions to help solve client issues around risk and cost of their group benefits plan Be required to complete the CEBS Group Benefits Associate (GBA) certificate within 3 years from date of hire What do you need to succeed? Excellent numerical and analytical skills A thoughtful approach to decision making with an ability to apply judgement to unique situations A solutions mind set where you are able to balance the needs for profit against growth A curiosity about our clients and their needs where you are constantly looking for creative ways to do the best for us and them Ability to negotiate and make decisive timely decisions Ability to work effectively with Microsoft and Excel application Highly organized with excellent time management skills Ability to work independently Excellent interpersonal skills and strong cross-functional team skills Ability to clearly explain your decisions, both written and verbal A positive attitude with a commitment to high quality work and service excellence Reasons why you should join us under the sun We’re proud to be recognized as a company with a 2026 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work® Canada Access to short-term assignments or ‘Gigs’ across the organization, to help you develop new skills and connections. A collaborative and interactive team setting Charitable giving through our You Give, We Give program lets you give back to your community – and in many cases, we’ll match your contributions.

Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and Sick Days to support your well-being.

📌 Associate Group Underwriter (Toronto)
🏢 Sun Life
📍 Toronto