Underwriting Analyst, Student

Sun Life

Student Underwriting Analyst at Sun Life, helping clients achieve financial security through insurance. Analyzing underwriting data, creating reports, and partnering with Operations, Data Science, and Pricing.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeWaterloo • 🇨🇦 CanadaEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical and data analytics skills, with proficiency in statistical applications and Excel. Capable of building relationships with internal partners to drive results and improve processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data AnalyticsStatistical ApplicationsExcel ProficiencyCommunication SkillsCollaborative Team Player

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisStatistical AnalysisReport DevelopmentRules Engine UnderstandingUnderwriting Program Knowledge

Soft Skills

Results OrientedIndependent WorkerResourceful

Industry Keywords

Actuarial ScienceMathematics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect and analyze data from rules engines and accelerated underwriting programs
Create and develop reports based on findings
Work alongside peers and management to offer suggestions and identify areas for improvement
Build relationships with internal partners such as Operations, Data Scientists, and Pricing to help drive results

Requirements

What you’ll need

Available to students with a graduation date of April 2027 or later
Currently pursuing a degree in Actuarial science or Mathematics
Strong technical and data analytics skills
Understanding of applications such as excel, and other statistical applications
Results oriented with ability to deliver results
Communication skills
Independent worker and collaborative team player
Resourceful

Benefits

Comp & perks

A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture where you’re an innovator and trusted partner
An environment of continuous learning and improvement
Knowledge and experience in a forward thinking and highly innovative environment
Opportunity to learn soft skills and technical experience within the insurance industry
Participation in various incentive plans, with payment discretionary and subject to individual and company performance