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The Group Benefits Senior Underwriting Analyst will be required to apply underwriting guidelines and practices, financial agreements, special agreements and knowledge of group benefits practices and policies in order to prepare recommendations for risk assessment and to establish pricing for group plans of over 400 lives and/or $500,000 of annual premium.\nPosition Responsibilities:\nProvide the underwriting groundwork on renewals and proposals, from which the Underwriters derive the technical information they require to negotiate retention of the existing block of business and to prepare and present competitive new business proposals. \nUsing Manulife designed Excel applications, gather and manipulate Premium, Claims and Reserve information for renewals.\nReview specifications provided for new business proposals and derive key premium, claim, and eligibility information required for pricing purposes.\nValidate renewal and proposal information for reasonableness - Create and update renewal and proposal calculation spreadsheets\nWork directly with Canadian Underwriters and MBPS Underwriting Support Analysts\nCoordinate appropriate peer review of completed renewals and if required, ensure changes are incorporated in the renewal\nPrepare the electronic renewal mail-out package\nComplete the Sold process for renewals which includes updating required systems with sold information and ensuring sold rates are provided to the appropriate Underwriting Support Team for coding\nPrepare the pricing calculations on amendment requests. \nSupport the Underwriter and group office in client servicing\nProduce a variety of reports (i.e. Experience, Drug claims, etc…) using Manulife Reporting tools \nResearch problems, plan changes and contract wording \nProduce high quality work that requires great attention to detail \nInteract with other Group Benefit areas to resolve issues and/or gather information (i.e. Pricing, Plan Design Services, Sponsor Financial Services, Client Financial Reporting, Client Custom Reporting, and others as needed)\nRequired Qualifications:\nDemonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, Group Life and Health concepts, benefits and products \nAbility to manage high volumes, fluctuating workloads and multiple priorities within set time constraints \nStrong mathematical aptitude - Excellent PC and Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel (i.e. create pivot tables, perform Vlook-ups)\nStrong analytical, strategic and problem-solving ability to recognize issues, outline possible implications and provide solutions - Demonstrated flexibility and judgment in a dynamic, ever-changing environment\nExcellent organization and administrative skills\nStrong focus on the customer, level of service provided and quality of work\nStrong communication skills - written and verbal\nDetail oriented\nThe successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French to support clients from various provinces outside of Québec.\nBasic understanding of accounting principles \nAttained, working on, or willing to complete, the GBA designation\nPreferred Qualifications:\nKnowledge of Manulife systems is helpful (i.e. Navigator, ManuConnect)\nUniversity degree is preferred \nLOMA AND CEBS certification is encouraged and recommended \nOther Attributes:\nAnalytical \nResourceful \nDetail oriented \nService and client focused \nProactive and independent \nPositive and solution oriented\nWhen you join our team:\nWe’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.\nWe’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.\nAs part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. \nThe role being advertised is an existing vacancy.\nAbout Manulife and John Hancock\nManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.\nManulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.\nIt is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact .\nReferenced Salary Location\nMontreal, QuebecWorking Arrangement\nHybridBase salary range is expected to be between\n$52,650.00 CAD - $87,750.00 CADEmployees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact  for the salary range for your location.\nManulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact  for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.\nWe use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. 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