Avp, Associate Chief Underwriter - Montréal, Canada - Sun Life

Sun Life

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self.

You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you.

Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights.

Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.

Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

What will you do:

Lead Underwriting Innovation and Risk Management teams.
Provide strong thought leadership and underwriting expertise on key strategic initiatives.
Continuously contribute to the development of the organization's Underwriting philosophies by monitoring emerging trends and best practices. Recommend and implement changes to underwriting philosophies, methodologies, practices, processes, and technologies.
Evolve and monitor performance of innovative underwriting tools and solutions to improve client experience, with appropriate risk oversight of underwriting guidelines and philosophies.
Champion and advocate for a positive and consistent underwriting client experience for all clients of Sun Life Canada.
Responsible for governance of underwriting risk management activities and compliance to the Underwriting Risk Operating Guidelines for all life and health insurance products.
Promote excellence and consistency in underwriting risk assessment across Sun Life Canada.
Develop and deliver technical content for underwriting training schools.
Develop and conduct underwriting reviews/audits.
Participate in reinsurance negotiations, drafting of treaties, coordinating reinsurance audits and ongoing communications regarding changes to underwriting policies.
Keep abreast of medical underwriting developments, emerging trends and industry practices.
Act as a senior underwriting resource for complex underwriting cases, providing deep technical expertise, consulting with Legal, Medical, Corporate and Chief Underwriter as necessary to resolve escalations.

What do you need to succeed:

Minimum of 15 years Life and Health Underwriting experience including 5 years in a leadership role.
Previous authority limit of $10,000,000 life insurance and $1,000,000 critical illness insurance with a minimum of three years of experience at that level.
Comprehensive understanding of risk management policies and framework.
Experience with multiple lines, products, and distribution channels.
Understanding of the financial impact of underwriting decisions to the Company.
Ability to engage and influence internal stakeholders and business leaders on matters pertaining to underwriting risk management, philosophies, methodologies, practices, processes, technologies, and strategy.
Demonstrate strategic vision, with strong influencing and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven partnership capabilities.
Completion of or working towards recognized professional qualifications including Fellowship, Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU).
As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required
for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and Frenchspeaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada.

What's in it for you:

Anchored to our Purpose, our Sustainability Plan has three pillars which represent the areas where we have the greatest opportunity to drive positive impact in society: increasing financial security, fostering healthier lives, and advancing sustainable investing.
We're committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment. Our goal is to make sure all our employees have the chance to live up to their full potential.
Opportunities to own your career development with programs to continuously learn, build skills, grow through coaching and more.
Being part of our journey in developing the next greatest digital experience
Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years.
We're proud to be recognized as a company with a
2023 Most Trusted Executive team by Great Place to Work Canada
Sun Life ranked one of the
2023 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World on the Corporate Knights' 2023

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work.

Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

130,000/ ,000/215 000

Job Category:

Underwriting -