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Financial Services Group Broker Are you curious by nature? Interested in news, finance and the economy? Make a difference for a customer drives you? Do you like being part of THE team in the market? If so, this opportunity is for you! This is a hybrid position with the ability to work both virtually and from one of our Western Region Aon offices. This according to the national Smart Working policy. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Analyze client's specific risk exposure and detail coverage requirements Prepare and present marketing proposals for renewals and new business Negotiate with underwriters to establish the best conditions in terms of premiums and coverage Follow up with the insurer to confirm that the conditions of the negotiated contract are respected Approve documentation for new contracts, policy changes, additions, deletions and renewals Build contacts and maintain relationships within the underwriting community with the goal of obtaining the best premiums and coverage for Aon customers Participate in client and prospect meetings Other related tasks as needed How this opportunity is different As a broker, you will have the chance to be part of a national team that will help you grow through training and support. You will work closely with account managers as an expert advisor. Your work will have a significant impact in the client's risk transfer strategy more specifically in relation to their executive risks which includes liability of directors’ and officers’ liability, fiduciary liability (pension plan ), employment practices liability and fidelity insurance Skills and experience that will lead to success Minimum 2 years of experience and knowledge in insurance, an asset The commercial damage insurance broker's license or intention to obtain it within a period of 6 months Strong written and verbal communication skills A financial or legal background is a major asset How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [email protected] Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Dependent on regional requirements, please include specific benefits where applicable and relevant accommodation criteria and enhanced equal opportunities statement #LI-LK1 2540867

Hours 37.5 Workplace Model Onsite Pay Details We're committed to providing fair and equitable compensation to all our colleagues. As a candidate, we encourage you to have an open dialogue with your recruiter and ask compensation related questions, including pay details for this role.Department Overview At TD, we know that great things can happen when people feel included and respected. Our upcoming Inspire Inclusion networking event on April 18, hosted by TD in collaboration with 100 Women in Finance, is an opportunity to connect exceptional women in finance and other high-performing professionals of diverse experience and backgrounds with TD leaders. Job Details Inspire Inclusion event details: TD will showcase career paths and growth of internal talent. TD leaders will attend the event to share insights and make new connections. Date: April 18, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location: TD Bank Tower, Toronto ON Job Requirements Do you see a little bit of yourself in any of these areas? Network with TD leaders from the following teams: Enterprise Finance: •Audit •Chief Accountants/Controllership •Financial Planning and Analysis •Treasury and Balance Sheet Management •and more! TD Securities: •Global Markets •Corporate & Investment Banking •Global Transaction Banking •Research & Strategy •ESG Solutions •and more! This is an exclusive event and space is limited; don't miss out! Interested? Click "Apply" to submit your resume to be considered for this event. We'll contact you directly following a review of your skills and experience. Additional Information About TD Enterprise Finance: In today's rapidly changing world, we're the big-picture people. Our mandate encompasses all the components that keep the entire TD enterprise moving forward. We oversee financial management and regulatory reporting, enterprise strategy and decision support (including financial analysis, planning and forecasting plus performance management) and more! Our team also supports taxation, investor relations, financial control and governance along with the implementation of finance systems and processes. About TD Securities: TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank.Company Overview Our ValuesAt TD we're guided by our purpose is to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues, and share a set of values that shape our culture and guide our behavior. In exchange for how our colleagues show up to help TD succeed, we are committed to delivering a colleague experience grounded in Impact, Growth and a Culture of Care. No matter where you work across TD, we empower you to make an impact at work and in your community, explore and grow your career and be part of our caring and inclusive culture. Making Your Well-being a PriorityA supportive culture that promotes colleague well-being is core to who we are. At TD, we focus on total well-being with extensive programs to help colleagues assess, manage, and improve their well-being across four core pillars - physical, financial, social and mental/emotional. In addition, we champion a safe and inclusive work environment so colleagues feel a sense of belonging and feel supported in their personal and professional growth. Through our focus on well-being, we know that we can help our colleagues thrive, contribute to our culture of care, and support better business outcomes, because when colleagues feel their best, they're more likely to do their best. Our Total Rewards PackageOur Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our colleagues to help them, and their families achieve their 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 including medical, dental, vision & mental health coverage, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. How We WorkAt TD, we believe in-person connections fuel collaboration and collective creativity. Our workplace experience empowers colleagues to do great work side-by-side at TD locations, while offering flexibility to work remotely where it makes sense for the work and team. Our teams work in one of three workplace models: Hybrid, Onsite and Primarily Remote. Wherever our colleagues are working, they'll always have access to the TD community and experience our culture of care. Who We AreTD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches. 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. Inclusiveness Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt TD, we're committed to fostering an environment where all colleagues are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, experience equitable opportunities, and feel respected and supported. We're dedicated to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and the communities in which we live and serve. AccommodationYour 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. How We're Helping Make an Impact in CommunitiesTD has a long-standing commitment to help drive progress towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. That's why we launched the TD Ready Commitment in 2018, now a multi-year North American initiative. Under the TD Ready Commitment, we are targeting a total of $1 billion by 2030 in community giving four key, interconnected drivers of change: Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, and Better Health. It's our goal to help support change, nurture progress, and contribute to making the world a better, more inclusive place for our customers, colleagues, and communities. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Deadline: 04/18/2024Address:60 Yonge StreetThe Underwriter is accountable for assessing the early death and early incidence of a critical illness for the purpose of determining accurate underwriting mortality and morbidity. This role is accountable to assess complex medical and avocational histories including current financial concepts in the Individual Life insurance space. This role is accountable to assess individual risk in accordance to established underwriting principles within their signing authority. This role is required to have advanced critical thinking, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. This role is also required to have advanced knowledge of current industry trends and a strong command of data and analytics skills. Accountabilities Medical/Non-Medical/Financial UnderwritingFollow the underwriting principles, directives, guidelines & manuals to assess the underwriting risk for New Business applications, Policy Changes for various product lines and distribution channels (Advisor, Direct, Creditor), including but not limited to the following key activities:Calculate appropriate age/amount requirements, auto/jumbo limits and initial and ultimate face amounts of coverage in accordance with external reinsurance treatiesReview and assess AML and governance risk in advance of placing the contract inforceAdjudicate client risk factors in the application and corresponding data elements in order to decide on the right mortality or morbidity riskReview and assess information from Attending Physician Statements and other medical specialists in order to assess life expectancyReview and determine Fair Market Value of Corporately owned policies to ensure amounts of coverage are justifiedWork with client advisory partners (Tax planners, Accountants, Lawyers) to ensure that data is accurately reflected in the risk assessment that is made, insurable interest and review of sales concept involvedLiaise with specialists, such as actuaries, medical providers or doctors, to understand the medical risk and other non-medical risk factors for the identified case Calculate underwriting decision and corresponding mortality rating based on medical experience and training, discussions with internal Medical Doctors, Reinsurance and ActuarialDecide whether the risk should be shared with a re-insurer and negotiate reinsurance agreements on all individual casesDecision the insurance policy and specify any additional conditions to be imposed based on the overall underwriting risk assessmentUpdate system and document notes and prepare for audit reviewCheck in force policies to ensure appropriate initial and ultimate amounts calculatedEnsure that the treaty terms for each Reinsurer on each product line is well understood and followed. Treaties are available to Underwriters and are housed in the Actuarial DepartmentEnsure MIB properly reviewed and coded on each caseEnsure communication is free of any personal comments. Documentation must be clear and concise and outlines methodology of risk assessment for auditing purposesPerform presentations and onsite visits with Nesbitt EIA's, Advisory brokers and Managing General Agencies (MGAs) as required to educate on underwriting mattersReview special underwriting requests or rating reconsiderations for MGAs and brokers and negotiate terms as required for specific business (within authority limits)Keep up to date with medical knowledge, developments and trends. Keep abreast of changes in the financial market, economy, geo-political and travel concerns as they relate to UnderwritingMaintain excellent reinsurance relationships in the discussion of individual case management and requirementsAML (Anti-Money Laundering) Risk FrameworkRisk score all Universal Life clients and reviewing case parameters according to internal AML guidelinesWork with Corporate AML office on any findings required to change internal policy and procedures for underwritingPerform review of client applications and disclosuresAssess corporate entities based on shareholder ownership and company financialsSupport internal Business Unit Governance team on investigations and suspicious underwriting filesReinsurance NegotiationsReview and assess reinsurance decisions for market competitivenessNegotiate complex medical/non-medical/financial cases with reinsurer to obtain best offerReserve and manage appropriate capacity for large casesCalculate and reserve appropriate initial and ultimate amounts through reinsurance treaty parameters to anticipate future growth liabilitiesProvide insight and feedback to Director Underwriting on trending reinsurance decision and emerging trends for future RFP treaty negotiationsRisk ManagementFollow appropriate underwriting principles, directives & guidelines and manuals to do (remove) assess the underwriting risk associated with new applications/business to BMO Life AssuranceAssess medical and non-medical risk factors consistent with internal and reinsurance guidelinesObtain appropriate approvals based on judgment and signing limits, recommending for approval for policies that are above personal underwriting limitsMaintain current knowledge of promoted insurance sales concepts and understand the implications to underwriting and the business overallAdhere to all aspects of First Principles our code of Business Conduct and Ethics including individual accountability as it relates to potential conflicts of interest, safeguarding of customer information, trading in securities, anti-money laundering, privacy and disclosure of outside business activitiesMust be clear and concise and outlines methodology of risk assessment for auditing purposesVisit brokers and managing general agencies (MGAs) as required to educate on underwriting mattersReview special underwriting requests or rating reconsiderations for MGAs and brokers and negotiate terms as required for specific business (within authority limits)Keep up to date with medical knowledge, developments and trends. Keep abreast of changes in the financial market, economy, geo-political and travel concerns as they relate to UnderwritingMaintain excellent reinsurance relationships in the discussion of individual case management and requirementsFollow appropriate underwriting principles, directives & guidelines and manuals to do (remove) assess the underwriting risk associated with new applications/business to BMO Life AssuranceAssess medical and non-medical risk factors consistent with internal and reinsurance guidelinesObtain appropriate approvals based on judgment and signing limits, recommending for approval for policies that are above personal underwriting limitsMaintain current knowledge of promoted insurance sales concepts and understand the implications to underwriting and the business overallAdhere to all aspects of First Principles our code of Business Conduct and Ethics including individual accountability as it relates to potential conflicts of interest, safeguarding of customer information, trading in securities, anti-money laundering, privacy and disclosure of outside business activitiesAuthorities To deliver on these accountabilities, these roles must have the following authorities:Information Access - Authority to use and access confidential information related to customer information, product and financial information. Authority includes accessing the internet for the purpose of gathering relevant data and current updates.Cross Functional Relationships To MGAs and brokersPerform analysis and provide feedback on quality of business to Director or Underwriting and VP Business DevelopmentProvide detail outcome of underwriting decision taken based on sound medical and financial underwriting analysisPerform presentations to MGA's and independent advisors on industry trends and complex medical underwriting filesMedical DoctorsReview and analyze reinsurance manuals to ensure accurate decision and adherence to reinsurance guidelines based on current reinsurance treaties in effectIdentify any blood/urine specimen trends and abnormalities based on parameters set by VP and Chief Corporate UnderwriterDecision complex medical situations to obtain complete picture for an accurate assessment of underwriting riskTo New BusinessIdentify missing information or additional information required to underwrite applications and advise New Business to gather the required informationAction application as per standards when New Business has updated the system with new informationEnsure system is clearly updated with decision including reinsurance and any applicable amendments, endorsements and/or special instructionsTo ReinsurersSubmit accurate information based on in force, initial and ultimate amounts on all facultative casesEnsure that treaty terms all well understoodEnsure that all accepted offers are communicated in timely manner and files updatedNegotiate the most competitive decisions based on qualitative material information gathered and sound judgmentTo ActuarialLiaise on reinsurance treaty termsLiaise on all special quote requestsLiaise on illustrations as requiredLiaise on Policy Changes as required and any special requests from Sales/Marketing Qualifications :KnowledgeUndergraduate degree5-10 years experience in an underwriting environmentALU II - working towards F.A.L.U.SkillsBusiness Numeracy (In-depth)Analytical skills (In-depth)Negotiation skills (In-depth)Bilingualism French and English is requiredCommunicationGrade:7Job Category:Individual Contributor / CollaborateurWe're here to helpAt BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one - for yourself and our customers. We'll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we'll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other's differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.