Senior Underwriting Manager

2 weeks ago


Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Sun Life Full time

Job Summary

Sun Life is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Advanced Underwriting to join our High Net Worth Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing complex medical, personal, and financial information to evaluate eligibility and risk for high-net-worth clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze insurance applications and evidence of insurability, applying holistic underwriting expertise in all areas of underwriting, including medical, financial, and lifestyle factors, to make sound and competitive underwriting decisions.
  • Negotiate internal decisions with reinsurers, in accordance with reinsurance treaties and internal rules.
  • Effectively communicate and explain decisions to advisors and/or clients' physicians, leveraging our Client for Life Principles.
  • Build strong relationships with business leaders, distribution teams, and advisors, delivering exceptional service and expertise.
  • Focus on continuous improvement, identifying areas of opportunity and bringing forward recommendations for solutions.
  • Contribute to a positive environment through teamwork, a spirit of innovation, and professional development.
  • Attend and contribute to regular HNW case reviews, where the team shares knowledge and opinions to help each other develop and learn.
  • Mentor and grow staff to the next levels of their careers.

Requirements

  • Decision Making Authority > $10,000,000 + for Life, $1,000,000 of Critical Illness.
  • Exceptional analytical, judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Client and results focus, pro-active service orientation to support our business goals.
  • Strong knowledge of medical and financial risk factors.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and balance completing priorities.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
  • 10-15 years' experience as an Individual Life Underwriter.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • 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.
  • Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.

What We Offer

  • A caring, supportive, and inclusive culture.
  • Supportive leadership focused on your success and well-being.
  • Continuous improvements that focus on enhancing your work and our clients' experience.
  • Sustainability commitments to create a cleaner, more inclusive, and sustainable future for our communities.
  • 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, 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.


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Medavie Blue Cross Full time

    Group Underwriter Job DescriptionMedavie Blue Cross is seeking a skilled Group Underwriter to join our team. As a Group Underwriter, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial success of our group health, life, and disability income lines of business.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement renewal pricing strategies, analyzing experience and...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Medavie Blue Cross Full time

    Group Underwriter Job DescriptionMedavie Blue Cross is seeking a skilled Group Underwriter to join our team. As a Group Underwriter, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial success of our group health, life, and disability income lines of business.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement renewal pricing strategies, analyzing experience and...

  • Group Underwriter

    2 weeks ago


    Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Medavie Blue Cross Full time

    About the RoleMedavie Blue Cross is seeking a highly skilled Group Underwriter to join our team. As a Group Underwriter, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial success of our group health, life, and disability income lines of business.Key ResponsibilitiesRenewal Pricing: Establish renewal pricing by analyzing experience and trends to justify...

  • Group Underwriter

    2 weeks ago


    Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Medavie Blue Cross Full time

    About the RoleMedavie Blue Cross is seeking a highly skilled Group Underwriter to join our team. As a Group Underwriter, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial success of our group health, life, and disability income lines of business.Key ResponsibilitiesRenewal Pricing: Establish renewal pricing by analyzing experience and trends to justify...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Sun Life Full time

    Job SummarySun Life is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Advanced Underwriting to join our High Net Worth Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing complex medical, personal, and financial information to evaluate eligibility and risk for high-net-worth clients.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Sun Life Full time

    Job SummarySun Life is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Advanced Underwriting to join our High Net Worth Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing complex medical, personal, and financial information to evaluate eligibility and risk for high-net-worth clients.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Medavie Blue Cross Full time

    For over 75 years, Medavie Blue Cross has been a leading health and wellness partner for individuals, employers and governments across Canada. As a not-for-profit organization, we proudly invest in communities to help address some of Canada's most pressing health care challenges. We are one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Horizon health network Full time

    **Senior Project Manager Wanted for Horizon Health Network** Seeking a strategic and driven individual to lead projects using a formalized methodology, with a proven track record of delivering results. **Job Description** Horizon Health Network in New Brunswick is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team. As a Senior Project Manager, you will...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Horizon health network Full time

    Senior Project Manager Join Horizon Health Network in beautiful New Brunswick as a Senior Project Manager and make a big difference in the lives of New Brunswickers. About the Role Lead complex projects of various sizes, managing multi-disciplinary teams of healthcare professionals, support staff, executive leaders, and stakeholders. Oversee...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Umanist Staffing Full time

    About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Change Management professional to join our team at Umanist Staffing. As a Senior Change Management Consultant, you will play a key role in developing and implementing change management programs that drive business results.Key ResponsibilitiesSome of your key responsibilities will include:Designing...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Umanist Staffing Full time

    About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Change Management professional to join our team at Umanist Staffing. As a Senior Change Management Consultant, you will play a key role in developing and implementing change management programs that drive business results.Key ResponsibilitiesSome of your key responsibilities will include:Designing...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Manager, Audit and Risk Management to join our team at Meridia Recruitment Solutions. As a key partner to J.D. Irving Limited, you will play a critical role in leading the daily operations of the Internal Audit function and providing consultation on corporate controls and enterprise risk...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Manager, Audit and Risk Management to join our team at Meridia Recruitment Solutions. As a key partner to J.D. Irving Limited, you will play a critical role in leading the daily operations of the Internal Audit function and providing consultation on corporate controls and enterprise risk...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Manager, Audit and Risk Management to join our team at Meridia Recruitment Solutions. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the daily operations of the Internal Audit function and providing consultation on corporate controls and enterprise risk management.Key...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Manager, Audit and Risk Management to join our team at Meridia Recruitment Solutions. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the daily operations of the Internal Audit function and providing consultation on corporate controls and enterprise risk management.Key...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Job SummaryThe Senior Corporate Services Manager will be responsible for the effective leadership, organization, and execution of all functions within the Corporate Services area. This includes providing advice to senior management, coordinating the annual budget, and fulfilling all statutory duties regarding Corporate Services.Key ResponsibilitiesAlign...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Meridia Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Job SummaryThe Senior Corporate Services Manager will be responsible for the effective leadership, organization, and execution of all functions within the Corporate Services area. This includes providing advice to senior management, coordinating the annual budget, and fulfilling all statutory duties regarding Corporate Services.Key ResponsibilitiesAlign...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Umanist Staffing Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned Change Management professional to join our team at Umanist Staffing. As a Senior Change Management Consultant, you will be responsible for developing and implementing change management programs and training plans to drive business transformation.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute a Benefits Evaluation Strategy and...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Umanist Staffing Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned Change Management professional to join our team at Umanist Staffing. As a Senior Change Management Consultant, you will be responsible for developing and implementing change management programs and training plans to drive business transformation.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute a Benefits Evaluation Strategy and...


  • Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Umanist Staffing Full time

    About the Role**Job Summary**We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Change Management Consultant to join our team at Umanist Staffing. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading and implementing change management programs that drive business growth and improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a comprehensive...