Hybrid Director, Advanced Underwriting – High Net Worth

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About the role

  • Director of Advanced Underwriting focusing on high net worth clients at Sun Life. Analyzing applications and risk while leading a team in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze insurance applications and evidence of insurability; apply holistic underwriting expertise in all areas of underwriting
  • Negotiate internal decisions with our reinsurers, in accordance with reinsurance treaties and internal rules
  • Effectively communicate and explain decisions to advisors and/or a client’s physician
  • Build strong relationships with business leaders, distribution teams and advisors delivering exceptional service and expertise
  • Focus on continuous improvement
  • Contribute to a positive environment through teamwork, and a spirit of innovation, and professional development

Requirements

  • 10-15 years of experience as an Individual Life Underwriter
  • Bilingualism (French/English) is required for Quebec applicants
  • Exceptional analytical, judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Strong knowledge of medical and financial risk factors
  • Ability to influence and negotiate
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and eager to take on responsibility
  • Specialized training: ALU certificate and commitment to ongoing education with a goal of attaining the Fellow, Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) and Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) designations

Benefits

  • Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled
  • Stock Ownership Program gives you the chance to invest in Sun Life and get a company match
  • Pay for performance reward
  • Paid vacation based on experience, 5 Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and 10 Sick Days to support your well-being
  • Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years
  • Investment in not-for-profit organizations that are important to you

Job title

Director, Advanced Underwriting – High Net Worth

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

CA$110,000 - CA$180,000 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

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