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The Underwriter is accountable for assessing the early death and early incidence of a critical illness for the purpose of determining accurate underwriting mortality and morbidity. This role is accountable to assess complex medical and avocational histories including current financial concepts in the Individual Life insurance space. This role is accountable to assess individual risk in accordance to established underwriting principles within their signing authority. This role is required to have advanced critical thinking, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. This role is also required to have advanced knowledge of current industry trends and a strong command of data and analytics skills.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Medical/Non-Medical/Financial Underwriting
Follow the underwriting principles, directives, guidelines & manuals to assess the underwriting risk for New Business applications, Policy Changes for various product lines and distribution channels (Advisor, Direct, Creditor), including but not limited to the following key activities:
AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Risk Framework
Reinsurance Negotiations
Risk Management
Authorities
To deliver on these accountabilities, these roles must have the following authorities:
Information Access – Authority to use and access confidential information related to customer information, product and financial information. Authority includes accessing the internet for the purpose of gathering relevant data and current updates.
Cross Functional Relationships
To MGAs and brokers
Medical Doctors
To New Business
To Reinsurers
To Actuarial
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge
Skills
Salary:
Pay Type:
The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.
Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.
BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards
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At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.
As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.
To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.
BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.
Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.