Strategic Underwriting Expert

2 days ago


Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Sun Life Financial Full time
Job Opportunity at Sun Life Financial

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Underwriting Expert to join our team.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team of experts in the field of underwriting, where you will be responsible for providing technical guidance and support to ensure the highest level of risk assessment and underwriting excellence.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 7-10 years of underwriting experience, with excellent technical skills and a proven track record of making sound and competitive underwriting decisions.

In this role, you will also be expected to provide mentorship and training to senior underwriters, as well as participate in the development and implementation of new underwriting processes and procedures.

About Us

Sun Life Financial is a leading global financial services company that provides a range of insurance and wealth management products and services to individuals and businesses around the world.

We are committed to creating a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible work options, paid vacation, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

Requirements
  • AALU designation and working towards the FALU designation
  • Demonstrated awareness of trends and changes in medicine, and initiative to bring forward recommendations to operational teams and development and governance as needed
  • Empathy and practice principles of finesse to promote positive interactions
  • Exceptional reinsurance negotiating skills
  • Must have excellent technical underwriting skills
  • Must make appropriate risk assessment decisions on applications in accordance with SLF underwriting guidelines and within signing authority
  • Bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada and worldwide
What We Offer
  • An estimated salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience
  • 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
  • Pay for performance reward
  • Paid vacation based on experience, 5 Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) 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

Please note that these benefits are subject to change and may not be applicable to all employees.



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