New Business Specialist - Markham - 12 Month Contract

Remote, USA
Posted Jun 14, 2026
Full-time

Canada Life is one of Canada’s leading insurers, serving the financial security needs of more than 13 million people. The New Business Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end case management of life new business applications, ensuring all underwriting requirements are met and maintaining communication with advisors and insurance carrier partners throughout the process.

Responsibilities

  • Provide case management to the assigned advisor ensuring that SLAs (Service Level Agreements) are met
  • Critically review applications submitted, communicate with advisors for missing or incomplete information, and proactively address potential issues in order to promote an efficient new business process
  • Order all medical requirements depending on the circumstances of the case
  • Regularly and timely follow up regarding pending business cases
  • Maintain regular communication between carriers and advisors throughout underwriting process to completion
  • Ensure advisors receive clear and consistent communication regarding pending cases
  • Work extensively with back office systems, WealthServ, as well as insurance carrier websites
  • Update and maintain WealthServ system with current information at all times
  • Responsible for maintaining an organized filing system for easy referral and retrieval

Skills

  • Completion of Post-Secondary School, or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in the insurance and financial services industry considered an asset
  • Proven experience in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Communicates effectively (internally and externally)
  • Customer service mindset
  • Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to work in an ever-changing environment
  • Knowledge of WealthServ an asset

Company Overview

  • Canada Life looks after retirement, investments, Estate Planning, Wealth Management, Investing for Children, Flexible Life Plans. It was founded in 1903, and is headquartered in Potters Bar, Hertford, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.canadalife.co.uk/.

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