Medical Insurance Underwriter - Bilingual French English jobs at Td Bank in Canada, Markham

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/negotiatewith 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:

*French and English language skills required

• 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

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.

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.

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

CUSTOMER

• Create an exceptional customer experience with every client interaction and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the overall customer experience by ensuring advice, service, and inquiries and/or issues are managed promptly and effectively under all conditions
• Identify customer needs and determine solutions to customer problems
• Use ability to discover and advise on meeting/exceeding customer needs by asking curious questions
• Offer comprehensive product knowledge and/or guidance as it relates to their respective business area
• Ensure customer/partner problems are handled appropriately the first time, escalating issues when necessary
• May identify cross-sell opportunities and/or refer customers/partners to internal Bank partners
• Expected to meet the needs of customers/partners by offering advice/guidance based on their total financial situation and possessing a thorough knowledge of customer/partner life cycle needs
• Identify cross-sell opportunities and/or refer customers/partners to internal Bank partners
• Complete a broad range of financial transactions (e.g., withdrawals, bill payments, and/or other transactions, as necessary) in an accurate and efficient manner
• Identify customer needs and determine solutions to customer problems, particularly as it relates to digital banking products and services

SHAREHOLDER

• Contribute to the achievement of business objectives by identifying advice opportunities and referrals, enabling business growth
• Promote full suite of products, advice, services and banking capabilities
• Understand and apply operating policies and procedures
• Contribute to business objectives for Operational Excellence
• Support the timely and accurate completion of business processes and procedures
• Escalate non-standard or hig- risk transactions / activities as necessary
• Ensure documentation that is prepared / completed is accurate and properly reflects client / business intentions and is consistent with relevant rules / regulations
• Support and participate in process improvement opportunities
• Ensure necessary due diligence to support the accuracy of all customer transactions / activities
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with Bank Code of Conduct

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Support the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand champion for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Requires developed knowledge and skills to offer service and advice for a range of product and services
• Requires a broad knowledge and understanding of the full product suite, services and processes of the business area, and can be characterized as low to moderate in complexity/risk
• Provide exceptional inbound and/or outbound service and/or advice support to customers/partners on a range of moderately complex financial products and services.
• Provides recommendations and guidance to customers and / or internal partners
• Provides solutions to problems in customer situations that are atypical or infrequent, or not covered by stated processes
• Understands how the team integrates with others to accomplish business objectives
• Impacts the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the advice team or services provided to customers
• Suggests improvements to work practices and advice or customer service processes to achieve results or improve efficiency of the advice team
• Explains detailed and/or complicated information within the team; builds working relationships with customers and related teams
• Identifies and resolves issues within discretion and authority on processes, transactions or escalates internally as required
• Requires full proficiency gained through job related training to perform a range of activities
• Generally reports to a Team Manager

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• High School diploma, Undergraduate degree and/or
• 1+years of relevant experience
• NOTE: Roles within this job family may require various accreditations and/or licenses based on the business supported and/or regulatory requirements

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.

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.

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

CUSTOMER

• Provide sound advice with every customer interaction, contributing to an exceptional customer experience
• Provide courteous, efficient, and professional customer service to ensure inquiries, advice and/or issues are managed promptly and effectively under all conditions
• Engage customers/partners in conversation to understand and by asking deeply curious and thoughtful questions to meet their current and future products/ advice and/or service needs by proactively providing them withinformation/advice/guidance
• Offer advanced knowledge and/or advice/guidance as it relates to their respective business area
• Ensure customer/partner problems are handled appropriately the first time, escalating issues when necessary
• Expected to meet the needs of customers/partners by offering advice/guidance based on their total financial situation and possessing a thorough knowledge of Customer/partner life cycle needs
• Identify cross-sell opportunities and/or refer customers/partners to internal Bank partners

SHAREHOLDER

• Contribute to the achievement of business objectives by proactively attracting, acquiring and retaining customers / advice opportunities and referrals, to increase profitability and enable business growth
• Promote and offer full suite of products, advice, services and banking capabilities
• Contribute to business objectives for Operational Excellence
• Support the timely and accurate completion of business processes and procedures
• Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and escalate non-standard, high risk transactions / activities as necessary
• Ensure documentation that is prepared / completed is accurate and properly reflects client / business intentions and is consistent with relevant rules / regulations
• Identify, suggest and actively participate in process improvement opportunities
• Ensure necessary due diligence to support the accuracy of all customer transactions / activities
• Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
• Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
• Assume responsibility to minimize operational and regulatory risk by complying with Bank and industry Code of Conduct

EMPLOYEE / TEAM

• Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
• Support the team by continuously enhancing knowledge / expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
• Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
• Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
• Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Contribute to the success of the team by willingly assisting others in the completion and performance of work activities; provide training, coaching and/or guidance as appropriate.
• Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
• Act as a brand champion for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally

BREADTH & DEPTH

• Requires specialized expertise to provide customer /partner support on complex transactions, activities and product feature advice and guidance
• Provide exceptional inbound and/or outbound advice and/or service support to customers/partners on a range of moderate to high complexity financial products and services
• Acts as an advice process/product expert to customers and/or internal partners
• Identifies complex problems and formulates the most appropriate solution and escalates if necessary
• Uses insights into how the team integrates with other teams to coordinate efforts and resources to achieve shared objectives
• Has direct impact on the quality of the duties performed, or services provided, to the advice team and the unit supported
• Implements advice and customer service procedures and approaches to complete work
• Requires tact to exchange ideas and customer information in a concise and logical way; handling of sensitive customer information and resolution of exceptions
• Generally requires specific formal certifications at this level of expertise
• Generally reports to a Team Manager

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Undergraduate degree and/or
• 2+ years relevant experience
• NOTE: Roles within this job family may require various accreditations and/or licenses based on the business supported and/or regulatory requirements

– please ensure you are able to meet the scheduling requirements when applying

• Start Dates: May-July 2025
• Training : 10 week mandatory training program
• Schedule : Must be available until 8pm weeknights and Saturdays
• Hybrid role 2 days/week on site

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.

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.

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

Pay Details:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.