Underwriting Director
6 days ago
Job Summary
The Underwriting Director will be responsible for applying sound underwriting judgement in evaluating facultative risks referred by client companies, with a focus on large cases. The successful candidate must have the capacity for the timely turnaround of cases which meet agreed client service standards and ensure that the highest quality of service delivery is met.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide sound underwriting judgement on all facultative cases, with a focus on high net worth business, while holding signing authority up to $20M.
- 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.
- Provide support for Actuarial, Administrative and Marketing departments and periodically work on ad hoc inter-departmental projects.
- 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 team as necessary.
- Establish, promote, and develop effective business relationships with internal colleagues.
- When directed can support the review of contestable claims.
Role Qualifications and Experience
- University level education ideally in a business, finance or economics-related discipline, combined with at least 10 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.
- Fluency in English is a requirement. Fluency in French is an asset.
The successful candidate will be paid a competitive compensation package, commensurate with the level, status, and responsibilities of the role.
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