Individual Life Insurance Medical Underwriter

Location
Markham, ON
 
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Work Location:

Markham, Ontario, Canada
Hours:

37.5
Line of Business:

TD Insurance
Pay Details:

$59,500 - $84,000 CAD
TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

Department Overview

The Underwriting Department performs the mortality and morbidity risk assessment of both TD Life's Individual Insurance products and for the Bank's Creditor Insurance program which is distributed through outbound calls, internet direct sales and through other channels of the Bank. The department’s goal is to ensure that Underwriting practices and decisions meet the mortality and morbidity claims experience for the specific product lines. There is also a large focus on the Customer Experience. The department handles high volumes in a rapidly paced environment. This position requires a minimum of 5 years medical underwriting and insurance experience or a degree/diploma in health sciences. The successful candidate must have an FLMI and ALU designations and working towards a FALU designation, and willing to continue with professional development by attending industry meetings. This position must work closely with other TD Insurance departments and our reinsurers.

Job Description

Appropriate medical underwriting assessment and decisions for each risk according to the limits of the plan and underwriting philosophy meeting business guidelines and service standards.
Review, assess, analyze, and evaluate detailed medical and non-medical risks, determine mortality ratings and make substantiated logical final decisions.
Decide and interpret MIB finds and determine required MIB coding subsequent to the final decision.
Communicate/negotiate with reinsurers for final decisions and applicable ratings.
Provide support to the claims department and handling claim referrals
Communicate underwriting decisions and detailed explanations of adverse handlings promptly and accurately to clients and, where required to attending physicians.
Ensure applications are underwritten and processed according to TD’s underwriting guidelines as well as the terms of the third party agreements
Developing and maintain excellent working relationships with other TD Insurance departments, bank departments and reinsurers.
Monitor and maintain service and production standards set for the department assisting own team members in meeting these departmental standards/goals.
Participate in continuing education and self-development courses to remain current in medical advancements and trends
Job Requirements

Specific Education:

AALU ALMI designations, Industry related courses and/or accreditations (LOMA/ALU).
Minimum of 5 years Individual Life Insurance medical underwriting and a degree/diploma in Health Sciences or other medical background.
Other Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Solid knowledge of underwriting function; sound understanding of Company's various business operations.
Participate in continuing education and self-development courses to remain current in medical advancements and trends.
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding Customer Skills
Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills
Excellent computer skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Assisting with the training and development of Junior Undewriters
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Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we deliver legendary customer experiences to over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to the Bank, those we serve, and the economies we support. We are guided by our vision to Be the Better Bank and our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues.

TD is deeply committed to being a leader in customer experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are customer facing. As we build our business and deliver on our strategy, we are innovating to enhance the customer experience and build capabilities to shape the future of banking. Whether you’ve got years of banking experience or are just starting your career in financial services, we can help you realize your potential. Through regular leadership and development conversations to mentorship and training programs, we’re here to support you towards your goals. As an organization, we keep growing – and so will you.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.


Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.


Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.


Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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