Current jobs related to VIce President Life Underwriting and Claims - Toronto Ontario, Ontario - DGA Careers
-
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada DGA Full timePosition Overview:Our client, a leading entity in the global reinsurance sector, is in search of a transformative leader to spearhead its Life underwriting and claims division. This role requires a collaborative approach, working closely with various stakeholders to create innovative solutions tailored for the Canadian insurance landscape. The ideal...
-
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich Insurance Full timeJob Title: Assistant Vice President Property UnderwriterWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Vice President Property Underwriter to join our team at Zurich Canada. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, providing technical guidance and assistance to new...
-
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich Insurance Full timeJob Title: Assistant Vice President Property UnderwriterWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Vice President Property Underwriter to join our team at Zurich Canada. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, providing technical guidance and assistance to new...
-
Senior Vice President Underwriting
2 days ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Corporation Full timeJob Title: Senior Vice President UnderwritingMarkel Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Vice President Underwriting to lead our underwriting team in Canada. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing our underwriting strategy, driving business growth, and ensuring the delivery of...
-
Senior Vice President Underwriting
2 days ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Corporation Full timeJob Title: Senior Vice President UnderwritingMarkel Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Vice President Underwriting to lead our underwriting team in Canada. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing our underwriting strategy, driving business growth, and ensuring the delivery of...
-
Senior Vice President Underwriting
3 days ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Corporation Full timeJob Title: Senior Vice President UnderwritingMarkel Corporation is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Vice President Underwriting to lead our underwriting team in Canada. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing our underwriting strategy, driving business growth, and ensuring the delivery of...
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich NA Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President Property Underwriter to join our team in the Central Region. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, working under minimal direction, and utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated...
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich NA Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President Property Underwriter to join our team in the Central Region. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, working under minimal direction, and utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated...
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich NA Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President Property Underwriter to join our team in the Central Region. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, working under minimal direction, and utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated...
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Liberty Mutual Canada Full timeAbout the RoleLiberty Mutual Canada is seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant Vice President, Technical Claims to join our team. As a key member of our claims organization, you will be responsible for handling complex claims, providing expert advice, and making strategic decisions to drive business results.Key ResponsibilitiesInvestigate and analyze...
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Liberty Mutual Canada Full timeAbout the RoleLiberty Mutual Canada is seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant Vice President, Technical Claims to join our team. As a key member of our claims organization, you will be responsible for handling complex claims, providing expert advice, and making strategic decisions to drive business results.Key ResponsibilitiesInvestigate and analyze...
-
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich 56 Company Ltd Full timeAVP Property Underwriting ManagerZurich Canada is seeking a seasoned Assistant Vice President Property Underwriter to join our team in the Central Region. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, utilizing our proprietary underwriting framework to ensure a high level of service...
-
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Zurich 56 Company Ltd Full timeAVP Property Underwriting ManagerZurich Canada is seeking a seasoned Assistant Vice President Property Underwriter to join our team in the Central Region. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for analyzing and underwriting new and renewal business, utilizing our proprietary underwriting framework to ensure a high level of service...
-
Senior Vice President Underwriting Leader
4 days ago
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Full timeJob Title: Senior Vice President UnderwritingMarkel is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Vice President Underwriting to lead our underwriting efforts in Canada. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing our underwriting strategy, driving profitable growth, and ensuring the delivery of...
-
Senior Vice President Underwriting Leader
4 days ago
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Full timeJob Title: Senior Vice President UnderwritingMarkel is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Vice President Underwriting to lead our underwriting efforts in Canada. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and executing our underwriting strategy, driving profitable growth, and ensuring the delivery of...
-
Senior Vice President Underwriting Leader
2 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Full timeSenior Vice President Underwriting OpportunityMarkel is seeking a seasoned Senior Vice President Underwriting to lead our Canadian underwriting team. This is a high-impact role that requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the Canadian insurance market.Key Responsibilities:Underwriting Performance:Develop and execute a comprehensive...
-
Senior Vice President Underwriting Leader
2 weeks ago
Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Full timeSenior Vice President Underwriting OpportunityMarkel is seeking a seasoned Senior Vice President Underwriting to lead our Canadian underwriting team. This is a high-impact role that requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the Canadian insurance market.Key Responsibilities:Underwriting Performance:Develop and execute a comprehensive...
-
Vice President of Underwriting Operations
1 month ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Reinsurance Group of America Full timePosition Overview Reporting to the Vice President of Underwriting, the Senior Director of Underwriting takes on administrative and corporate responsibilities to achieve departmental goals. This role involves managing a team to enhance RGA's standing as a premier provider of high-quality and timely underwriting services. The incumbent will oversee...
-
Vice President of Underwriting Operations
1 month ago
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Reinsurance Group of America Full timePosition Overview Reporting directly to the Vice President of Underwriting, the Senior Director of Underwriting is responsible for overseeing administrative and corporate functions to achieve departmental goals. This role entails managing a team to enhance RGA's reputation as a premier provider of efficient and high-quality underwriting services. The...
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Markel Canada Limited Full timeChief Environmental Product Strategist Markel Canada Limited is in search of an exceptional leader to oversee our Environmental product division. The successful candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in insurance underwriting, with a strong emphasis on Environmental underwriting for at least 5 years. Key Responsibilities: Establish and execute...
VIce President Life Underwriting and Claims
4 months ago
My client is one of the worlds largest Reinsurance Company and is seeking a dynamic leader to head its Life underwriting and claims team. This individual will collaborate with various stakeholders within the company to partner with Canadian insurers, developing innovative solutions for the Canadian market. They will be a recognized industry expert and responsible for nurturing the company’s brand in the market. Familiarity with trends in claims and underwriting and the use of technology is essential, as this role involves shaping the future of underwriting.
Job Title: Vice President of Life Underwriting and Claims
Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid)
Job Responsibilities
People Management:
- Manage a team of underwriters and claims professionals focused on production, research & development, audits, training, and client communication.
- Oversee team performance and production to ensure alignment with corporate goals and client expectations.
- Evaluate team performance, develop compensation strategies, and support career growth.
- Provide guidance on resolving underwriting problems generated by day-to-day caseloads.
- Oversee processes, systems, controls, and tools for underwriting and claims services.
- Foster collaboration within the company, both locally and globally.
Thought Leadership:
- Be recognized as an expert and go-to resource for peers in the insurance industry.
- Enhance visibility and presence in the industry as a "knowledge expert" through writing, speaking, training, committee involvement, etc.
- Oversee underwriting policy and guidelines in the Canadian market.
- Lead underwriting efforts supporting pricing projects (e.g., RFPs) and client initiatives.
- Guide the team in research and development projects.
- Act as the Canadian underwriting expert on global projects and committees.
Client Engagement:
- Interact with client companies to develop customized programs (both SGLA and client-generated), revise underwriting requirements, and provide solutions to highly sensitive underwriting-related issues.
- Listen to clients' needs and respectfully explain the company’s position.
- Build, nurture, and strengthen client relationships with their peers, their teams, and others within the industry.
- Serve as a mentor to the team during their interactions/negotiations with client companies.
Future Vision for Underwriting:
- Stay informed about underwriting trends in Canada and other markets.
- Understand the current and potential role of technology in underwriting.
- Develop a vision for the future of underwriting.
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:
- 10 + years of insurance/reinsurance underwriting experience.
- 3 + years of management experience within a life underwriting department.
- Expertise in individual life and critical illness insurance underwriting and knowledge of claims.
- In-depth knowledge of life and living benefit insurance industry products, distribution, and services.
- Demonstrate behaviors such as partnership, transparency, authenticity, innovative problem-solving, and passion.
- Ability to bring out the best in people and manage change.
- Strategic mindset paired with a focus on delivery and execution.
- Open-mindedness and curiosity to learn and challenge the status quo, both for personal growth and to improve the team.
- Self-motivated and autonomous.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Bilingual: English and French is an asset.
Educational Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree is required; advanced degrees are preferred.
- Designations such as Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) and Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) or their equivalents are highly desirable.
