About the role

  • Administrative Specialist supporting PPI's Advanced Underwriting team with case management and advisor collaboration. Responsible for maintaining databases, tracking systems, and underwriting processes.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain internal Advanced Underwriting databases to include confidential underwriting-specific files
  • Establish and maintain preliminary files in accordance with the Preliminary File protocol
  • Collaborate closely with advisors and vendors to coordinate scheduling and special requirements
  • Contact doctors directly as required to clarify details and/or to help expedite handling
  • Ongoing collaboration with PPI Underwriter in management of complex and high‑value advanced underwriting cases
  • Liaise with colleagues on operations teams to ensure appropriate action is taking place on any advanced underwriting submitted cases
  • Conduct internet research as part of the underwriting risk assessment process
  • Proactively identify, escalate, and help mitigate potential underwriting risks
  • Work closely with Marketing Resources counterparts to manage and share applicable case information
  • Update weekly reports and maintain internal tracking systems.
  • Enhance and strengthen reporting of management data to provide relevant data to more effectively performance and chart direction.
  • Take on or provide assistance with other projects or tasks as necessary and as directed by the Team Leader, Advanced Underwriting.

Requirements

  • Must be fluently bilingual, both oral and written, in French and English (mandatory)
  • Undergraduate degree in a business-related program desirable
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial environment
  • Industry designation(s) (FLMI, ACS, AIAA) desirable
  • Proven business knowledge of life insurance industry and products,
  • Considerable experience in a highly service oriented role
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent organization and time management skills with proven ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Initiative to be innovative and creative with developing new ideas and concepts
  • Proven ability to handle confidential material with the highest level of discretion
  • Demonstrated maturity and ability to respond appropriately in stressful situations.
  • Advanced degree of skill with Microsoft software applications, in particular, Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet proficiency.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunities to learn and develop skills.
  • People-focused, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

Job title

Administrative Specialist – Advanced Underwriting

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$55,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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