Risk / Compliance

Junior Underwriter

at iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

📍 Location Toronto, Ontario Hybrid
📋 Details Full-time · CAD 60,636–CAD 79,585 per year
📅 Posted

About the Role

Assess risk, price quotes, support underwriting analysis

About iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)

Insurance leader, strong actuarial program

Full Description

Description Job Title Junior Underwriter

Build the future with us Are you driven by a career in underwriting within a dynamic, people-oriented company and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Junior Underwriter, you will play a key role in developing your knowledge and analytical skills while contributing to underwriting activities that support our business growth. Join iA Financial Group and build a career where you can truly grow and advance.

This 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.

What You’ll Accomplish With Us As a Junior Underwriter, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:

  • Assess the financial risk of Gouvernail groups (groups of up to 50 employees), including establishing pricing and preparing bids for prospective clients, renewals for existing clients, and evaluating pricing impacts following contract modifications.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to support effective collaboration and decision-making.
  • Prepare accurate and timely underwriting analyses to support business growth and client retention.
  • Contribute to ad hoc projects aimed at the continuous improvement of underwriting and pricing processes.
  • Collaborate closely with the Underwriting Manager and team to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency in underwriting practices.

What Could Accelerate Your Success In This Role We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is known for their organizational skills, sense of responsibility, ability to prioritize effectively, and service-oriented mindset.
  • Stands out for their advanced knowledge of Office tools, particularly Excel, and familiarity with the group insurance market (an asset).
  • Demonstrates strong analytical, research, and communication skills, along with autonomy and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Is recognized for their ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, work under tight deadlines, and collaborate effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Has One year of relevant experience would be an asset;
  • Holds bachelor’s degree in mathematics, business administration, actuarial science, or finance.

Why you’ll love working with us

  • A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence.
  • A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed.
  • The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces.
  • Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!

Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs! Still unsure about applying? At 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!

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The typical hiring range for this position is between 60 636$ and 79 585$ CAD per year; the base salary offered may vary depending on knowledge, skills, years of experience, and internal equity related to the role. At iA, we are committed to offering a fair, equitable, and market-based compensation structure. Our market data is updated annually to reflect the most current market conditions.

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