Life Health Senior Underwriter/Underwriting Consultant - Canada

Role Description

Reporting to the localAVP Underwriting, the Senior Underwriter will be responsible forapplying sound underwriting judgement in evaluating facultative risks referredby client companies.

The successful candidate must have the capacity for thetimely turnaround of cases which meet agreed client service standards andensure that the highest quality of service delivery is met.

The successful candidate should possess the motivation and aptitude to assumemore strategically focused responsibilities in the longer term.

It is criticalthat the Senior Underwriter be attracted to the prospect of workingin an entrepreneurial environment and that he / she possess the communicationskills and confidence necessary to engage on a daily basis, with senior levelclients and colleagues.

He / she will play a critical role in raising theprofile, as a member of the Company’s service offerings in Canada andsupporting its corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Provide sound underwriting judgement on all facultative cases, within approval limits, while holding signing authority up to $5 million.
• Respond to client queries by providing technical support, informed opinions and general counsel as a trusted partner and underwriting SME.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients through daily communication and by visiting them at their home offices.
• Regularly update and maintain the most current underwriting requirements on behalf of clients.
• Provide support for Actuarial, Administrative and Marketing departments and periodically work on ad hoc inter-departmental projects.
• Periodically undertake client audits to ensure adherence to agreed customer risk profiles, underwriting policies, and operational processes.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve operational efficiencies, mitigate enterprise-wide risk, and ensure that the standards of underwriting and auditing policies are met.
• Represent the Branch at national and regional underwriting meetings, conferences, and industry workshops.
• Keep abreast of evolving underwriting practices and consistently research industry trends, sharing valuable learnings with the Chief Underwriting Officer and the rest of the senior leadership team.
• Document and present the results of client visits to the senior leadership time as necessary.
• Establish, promote, and develop effective business relationships with internal colleagues.
• When directed can support the review contestable claims.

Role Qualifications and Experience

• University level education ideally in a business, finance, or economics-related discipline, combined with at least 8 years of underwriting experience with expertise in life underwriting and preferably with both critical illness & disability underwriting.
• FLMI, AALU or FALU designation is desirable, or underway, or a commitment to immediately undertake skills and leadership training and accreditation.
• Proven track record in managing underwriting and client management responsibilities effectively, ensure the highest quality of performance and professional service.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate complex information to internal and external stakeholders in a clear, concise, and focused manner.
• A self-sufficient and resourceful underwriting professional who demonstrates flexibility, efficient time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Adheres to internal procedures and policies and performs all duties with goal of maximizing shareholder value.
• Acts as a role model within and outside the organization and espouses its goals and values, promoting best practices and actively seeking ideas and diverse perspectives.
• Holds high standards of integrity, loyalty and commitment and is adept in earning the trust and confidence of colleagues and clients.
• A self-sufficient and resourceful underwriting professional who demonstrates flexibility, efficient time management skills and the ability to prioritize workloads.
• Bilingual is an asset

Compensation : The successful candidate will be paid a competitive compensation package, commensurate with the level, status and responsibilities of the role.