{"id":1137085,"url":"https://alion.io/job/2026-industrial-alliance-insurance-and-financial-services-inc-underwriter","title":"Underwriter","company":{"id":1050168,"name":"iA Financial Group","domain":"ia.ca","url":"https://alion.io/company/ia-ca","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Quebec, Canada","Montreal, Canada"],"countries":["CA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":43000,"max_usd":82000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":70},"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-22T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-22","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T16:52:39Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Job Description\nBuild the future with us\nAre you driven by the insurance industry and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As an Underwriter, you will play a key role in assessing risks associated with disability, life insurance, and critical illness insurance applications, supporting underwriting decisions that align with the organization’s risk and profitability objectives.\nThis 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 environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.\nWhat you'll accomplish with us\nAs an Underwriter, you'll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:\nAssess risks related to disability, life insurance, and critical illness insurance applications to make informed underwriting decisions.\nAnalyze medical and non-medical information to identify potential risks and concerns.\nApply a holistic approach when assessing overall risk.\nUse underwriting guidelines and procedures to make sound underwriting decisions.\nEnsure accuracy and timely completion of underwriting tasks and processes.\nCommunicate with internal and external clients, as well as stakeholders, to obtain additional information or clarify issues related to underwriting decisions.\nWhat could accelerate your success in this role\nWe're looking for someone who:\nIs known for their strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nStands out for their ability to analyze case files, including medical reports, to accurately assess risk and make underwriting decisions.\nDemonstrates strong ability to manage high volumes of work while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high quality standards.\nIs recognized for their client- and advisor-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.\nHas a minimum of 2 years of underwriting experience in the individual disability insurance field, along with experience in individual life insurance and critical illness insurance.\nIntermediate level of English proficiency, as the role involves communicating daily with English-speaking clients and partners across Canada through emails and phone calls.\nWhy you'll love working with us\nA work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;\nAI is in everyone's hands, empowering you to increase your personal effectiveness while supporting the organization's growth;\nA healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;\nThe opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.\nCompetitive Benefits\nFlexible group insurance plans\nCompetitive retirement savings plan\nEmployee share purchase plan\nVacation program, wellness days, and personal development days\nTelemedicine services\nEmployee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)\nErgonomic furniture program\nPerformance bonus\nDiscounts on iA products\nAnd much more!\nApply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!\nStill unsure about applying?\nAt 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!\nLocation(s)\nQuebec / 1080, Grande Allee WestOther Possible Location(s)\nMontreal / 1981 McGill College AvenueCompany\niA Financial Group\nPosting End Date\n2026-10-06Company Overview\niA Financial Group* is the strength of a company with a human side, with its over 8,000 employees. Together, we have earned the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth management.\nWith over $200 billion in assets and half a billion invested in technological innovation, we’re a key player in the financial services industry in Canada and the United States. The secret to our success? Investing in you, one person at a time. Because, for over 125 years, we have believed that it’s by supporting our employees and surrounding ourselves with the most reputable leaders in the industry, we will continue to innovate.\nAt iA, we’re invested in you.\n* iA Financial group includes the following entities: iA Services financiers, iA assurance auto et habitation, iA Gestion privée de patrimoine, PPI Management, Investia, iA Gestion de placements, Prysm, iA Clarington, Michel Rhéaume et associés, Garanties Nationales, WGI Manufacturing, WGI Service Plan Division, Lubrico, iA Financement auto\nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion\nAt iA Financial Group, we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all, regardless of ethnic origin, nationality, language, religious beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family situation, or physical or mental disability.\nPlease note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please Contact us here. 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