Group Benefits, Underwriting Analyst, Acera Benefits - Burlington
Top Benefits
About the role
We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Benefits offers an outstanding workplace and employee culture that creates valuable opportunities for all employees.
Our people are:
- Encouraged to challenge the status quo and never stop learning in their commitment to excellence.
- Empowered with a sense of accountability and autonomy to take ownership of their work.
- Treated with respect and act with integrity by putting clients, colleagues, and community first.
- Recognized for their achievements and celebrate festivities, big and small, to make work fun.
As a specialty division of Acera Insurance, we also proudly offer most employees the opportunity to become owners. With over 650 employee owners, Acera Insurance is the only Canadian brokerage that is widely owned by its employees. Our employee owners have a vested interest and get to share in Acera Insurance’s success — which they make possible.
Join our award-winning network of over 1,200 professionals across Canada and change the way people feel about insurance.
Job Details
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Burlington, ON
Job Purpose:
The Underwriting Analyst offers vital administrative, reporting, and analytical support to enhance decision-making through data utilization from various sources.
Essential Job Functions
- Manage renewal email inbox and organize client documents
- Utilize Acera Benefits Excel tool for data import and analysis
- Conduct annual renewal analysis for group benefit plans
- Collaborate with leadership to review and discuss renewal analysis findings when necessary
- Present analysis and recommended rate actions to Employee Benefit Consultants
- Negotiate renewal rates with insurers
- Prepare client renewal reports
- Obtain required reports from carrier sources
- Analyze premium and claims experience, to identify additional reporting needs
- Prepare interim reports and provide monthly renewals with commentary
- Review billing statements monthly to ensure accuracy for completed renewals
Competencies & Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Supports a climate in which teams want to do their best
- Adaptable to working effectively as a team or independently with the ability to adjust to tight and changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to maximize efficiencies by leveraging technology, tools resources and information
- Self-guided learner & solves problems with real solutions
- Working knowledge of insurance document management software
- Skilled user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Completed or willingness to obtain GBA designation within an agreed upon timeframe
Acera Insurance is the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerage in Canada. With over 60 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon, and $1 billion in gross written premium, our team provides individuals, families and businesses unbiased insurance and risk management solutions that have a distinct Canadian perspective. Our collaborative work structure combines our people’s strength and expertise to offer greater value, knowledge, and resources to our personal and commercial clients nationwide, including comprehensive group benefits.
Acera Benefits is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
About Acera Insurance Services Ltd.
As one of the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerages in Canada, Acera Insurance provides our clients with the utmost certainty in the specialized personal insurance, commercial insurance and group benefits solutions that we provide. Built upon the solid foundation of several award-winning firms, Acera Insurance brings greater value, expertise and resources to individuals, families and businesses across the country.
60+ years in the community We are committed to serving and strengthening our communities.
1,000+ employees Our team provides clients with insurance, risk management and specialized group benefits solutions in all sectors across Canada.
60+ locations nationwide We proudly serve all Canadians, with offices in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and the Yukon.
550+ employee owners Our employee owners are empowered to make local decisions and are dedicated to supporting clients in their long-term success.
20+ years of advocacy As a founding member of the Canadian Broker Network, we have a longstanding history of upholding the independent brokerage model across the country.
Group Benefits, Underwriting Analyst, Acera Benefits - Burlington
Top Benefits
About the role
We put our people first. As an employer of choice, Acera Benefits offers an outstanding workplace and employee culture that creates valuable opportunities for all employees.
Our people are:
- Encouraged to challenge the status quo and never stop learning in their commitment to excellence.
- Empowered with a sense of accountability and autonomy to take ownership of their work.
- Treated with respect and act with integrity by putting clients, colleagues, and community first.
- Recognized for their achievements and celebrate festivities, big and small, to make work fun.
As a specialty division of Acera Insurance, we also proudly offer most employees the opportunity to become owners. With over 650 employee owners, Acera Insurance is the only Canadian brokerage that is widely owned by its employees. Our employee owners have a vested interest and get to share in Acera Insurance’s success — which they make possible.
Join our award-winning network of over 1,200 professionals across Canada and change the way people feel about insurance.
Job Details
Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Burlington, ON
Job Purpose:
The Underwriting Analyst offers vital administrative, reporting, and analytical support to enhance decision-making through data utilization from various sources.
Essential Job Functions
- Manage renewal email inbox and organize client documents
- Utilize Acera Benefits Excel tool for data import and analysis
- Conduct annual renewal analysis for group benefit plans
- Collaborate with leadership to review and discuss renewal analysis findings when necessary
- Present analysis and recommended rate actions to Employee Benefit Consultants
- Negotiate renewal rates with insurers
- Prepare client renewal reports
- Obtain required reports from carrier sources
- Analyze premium and claims experience, to identify additional reporting needs
- Prepare interim reports and provide monthly renewals with commentary
- Review billing statements monthly to ensure accuracy for completed renewals
Competencies & Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Supports a climate in which teams want to do their best
- Adaptable to working effectively as a team or independently with the ability to adjust to tight and changing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to maximize efficiencies by leveraging technology, tools resources and information
- Self-guided learner & solves problems with real solutions
- Working knowledge of insurance document management software
- Skilled user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Completed or willingness to obtain GBA designation within an agreed upon timeframe
Acera Insurance is the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerage in Canada. With over 60 locations across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, and the Yukon, and $1 billion in gross written premium, our team provides individuals, families and businesses unbiased insurance and risk management solutions that have a distinct Canadian perspective. Our collaborative work structure combines our people’s strength and expertise to offer greater value, knowledge, and resources to our personal and commercial clients nationwide, including comprehensive group benefits.
Acera Benefits is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
About Acera Insurance Services Ltd.
As one of the largest independent, employee-controlled brokerages in Canada, Acera Insurance provides our clients with the utmost certainty in the specialized personal insurance, commercial insurance and group benefits solutions that we provide. Built upon the solid foundation of several award-winning firms, Acera Insurance brings greater value, expertise and resources to individuals, families and businesses across the country.
60+ years in the community We are committed to serving and strengthening our communities.
1,000+ employees Our team provides clients with insurance, risk management and specialized group benefits solutions in all sectors across Canada.
60+ locations nationwide We proudly serve all Canadians, with offices in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and the Yukon.
550+ employee owners Our employee owners are empowered to make local decisions and are dedicated to supporting clients in their long-term success.
20+ years of advocacy As a founding member of the Canadian Broker Network, we have a longstanding history of upholding the independent brokerage model across the country.