Manager, Group Underwriting Sunadvantage

4 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada Sun Life Full time

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.

**Location**: hybrid

The Manager, Group Underwriting is accountable for leading a team of group underwriters located in Calgary, Vancouver and Winnipeg,, responsible for the quote and renewal underwriting of SunAdvantage accounts business that is in line with the company's targets (earnings and growth) and underwriting policies. S/he supports the development and performance of the team members and distributes workload equitably among the team. S/he counsels the team on underwriting and risk analysis principles and techniques and guides the team members on the acceptable level of risk in compliance with Sun Life’s standards.

As a member of the Group Underwriting management team, s/he contributes to support team members engagement and to the continuous improvement of the underwriting department operations. The Manager, Group Underwriting will also build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners, including Account Executives, Business Development Directors and Service Specialists.

**What will you do?**

Financial/Risk Management
- Ensure appropriate risk assumptions, pricing practices and procedures are applied
- Ensure underwriting policies, practices and guidelines are rolled-out, understood and adhered to
- Aware of financial gaps and contributes to action plans to address these gaps
- Support preparation and participate in quarterly business segment meetings with upper management

Leadership
- Build and maintain a desirable work environment where team members are informed, engaged, and know what is expected of them
- Coach, manage and enable the development of team members

Operations Management
- Ensure service standards, productivity and quality targets are met
- Support and participate in identification of opportunities to continually enhance the operations of the team

Professional/Technical Expertise
- Provide advice and expertise on financial, underwriting and business issues to team members, Business Development partners and Management
- Participate/contribute as part of the SunAdvantage Underwriting Management Team, including:

- Promoting knowledge, expertise and work sharing
- Projects and initiatives as required

**What do you need to succeed?**
- Minimum of 5 years of group underwriting experience or equivalent
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills including flexibility/creativity in order to respect client’s unique needs while considering impact on risk
- Strong ability to coach, motivate and lead
- Capacity to manage change initiatives
- Results oriented and customer focused

Assets
- GBA and/or CEBS designation
- Mathematical background
- Previous people management experience

**Reasons why should you join us under the sun**
- A caring, supportive, and inclusive culture
- We are proud to be on the 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada list by Great Place to Work
- 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. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions
- Stock Ownership Program gives you the chance to invest in Sun Life and get a company match

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**:
78,000/78 000 - 128,000/128 000

**Job Category**:
Underwriting - Group

**Posting End Date**:
18/11/2024

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