Underwriting Technician

Desjardins

Underwriter analyzing medical and financial information for risk assessment at Desjardins. Collaborating with reinsurers and stakeholders to ensure client protection in unexpected situations.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze medical, personal and financial information to assess the overall risk to the organization in accordance with applicable standards and practices
In the event of non-standard decisions, negotiate with reinsurers to find solutions to obtain the best possible decision for our members, clients and partners
Communicate in writing or by phone with stakeholders
Help develop operational processes and modifications to the sector's computer systems
Make decisions and be able to justify them to members, clients and partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

General college diploma in a related field
A minimum of two years of relevant experience
Knowledge of French required
Advanced proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Risk AnalysisFinancial AssessmentMedical Information AnalysisDecision JustificationOperational Process Modification

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications

General College Diploma