Company: CLIC
Department: Client Services
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid
Language: Bilingualism in English and French is required.
Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

The New Business Service Representative is the first point of contact with all Distribution Partners (Advisors, Brokers and MGAs), vendors and internal partners. The role builds and maintains strong relationships with all of our distribution partners including our internal and external clients. This position is the main conduit for the Advisor and Broker inquiries in regards to the processing of Individual Life New Business and Policy Changes, a major revenue producer for CLIC and CUMIS. This position provides a consistent client experience on each and every contact.

How you will create impact:

• Manage all incoming phone calls and email inquiries pertaining to CLIC and CUMIS New Business & Policy Changes, in a timely manner and escalate questions and problems to the appropriate departments as necessary.

• Proactively contact advisors and brokers with respect to underwriting on pending business cases in order to expedite the issuance of their business.

• Contact internal departments such as Underwriting, Policy Changes, Billing, Life Client Service Centre and other departments as required, to obtain information needed for application processing and/or responses to inquiries.

• Facilitating solutions and resolving any errors in application completion and escalate to the appropriate processing areas when required.

• During a service contact, determining if information received must be passed to an underwriter for review. Complete handling of documentation of the file prior to being passed to an underwriter or policy change representative.

• Confirming status of Personal History Questionnaire, Attending Physician Statements, reinsures advice etc. by accessing the appropriate Websites.

• Following-up for post-issue requirements with the advisor and broker and discuss possible solutions, or determine when extensions to the dates can be made, keeping in mind the validity of Underwriting requirements and criteria.

• Responsible for completing client facing amendments to the utmost accuracy.

• If bilingual, support other internal departments as a French resource.

How you will succeed:

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support your peers.

To join our team:

• You have 1 year of experience in a related role.

• Having knowledge of Individual Life products, processes and systems would considered to be an asset.

• LOMA 281 and 291 considered to be an asset.

What you need to know:

• Strict confidentiality with respect to client’s medical history, financial status and other personal information.

• Having knowledge of Individual Life products, processes and systems would considered to be an asset.

• This role operates in a call centre environment where a high level of audio and visual concentration is required for extended periods of time.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program. A comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, bonus, pension and benefits.

Expected salary range $43,550 - $72,583.

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

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