Senior Group Underwriting Best Practice Analyst

Medavie

2d

About The Position

As the Senior Group Underwriting Best Practice Analyst, you will be responsible for leading and executing initiatives with a strong focus on documentation, processes, tools, and training & development. That will require research, monitoring, and resolving/aligning market differences and gaps. You will play a key role in improving efficiency within Group Underwriting tools and processes, while supporting growth and persistency strategies.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma or degree with a focus in Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive Group Underwriting experience, including exposure to various funding arrangements
• Demonstrated understanding of customer needs and underwriting processes, with a solid awareness of related business areas
• Broad understanding of how internal and external processes operate at Medavie Blue Cross
• Strong underwriting and business acumen, with the ability to: Identify root causes of issues, evaluate alternative solutions and make sound, practical recommendations

Nice To Haves

• Clear and confident verbal and written communication, with the ability to adapt messaging to different audiences and situations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, milestones, and deadlines
• High levels of initiative, accountability, and perseverance
• Self‑directed, results‑oriented, and highly dependable
• Demonstrates an understanding of how their role contributes to the overall Group Underwriting function
• Proactively supports others in resolving issues and improving processes
• Group Benefits Associate (GBA) designation considered an asset
• Bilingualism (French and English) considered as a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Underwriting leadership team by aligning processes and tools, including (but not limited to): Online GUM, Access, Renewal Template Quote Template, Manual Rates Calculator, Case Initiative Identifier, Execution of the Group Underwriting Best Practice roadmap
• Lead and implement best practice initiatives within the Underwriting team
• Design and facilitate a training curriculum to support underwriters from entry level to experienced roles
• Conduct quality reviews of complex underwriting cases and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Release the monthly Underwriting Bulletin when the Best Practice Analyst is unavailable
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) for underwriting tools
• Act as a liaison with internal partners (e.g., EIS, Finance, IT) and lead or contribute to mini projects as required
• Provide guidance and support to the Group Underwriting Best Practice Analyst, as needed

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, dental, and wellness benefits
• A meaningful role where your expertise directly contributes to process excellence, consistency, and transformation in Group Underwriting
• A collaborative, supportive work environment that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and best practices
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including exposure to underwriting innovation, tools, and process evolution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees