Senior Underwriter

2 months ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Sun Life Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Underwriter to join our team at Sun Life. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for evaluating eligibility for Life and Critical Illness Insurance products, assessing and classifying risk, and approving cases within your authority limit.

Key Responsibilities
  • Analyze medical, personal, and financial information to evaluate eligibility for applications
  • Assess and classify risk, gathering additional information as needed
  • Approve cases within your authority limit, submitting cases exceeding limits for co-signature
  • Negotiate favorable decisions from reinsurers when necessary
  • Liaise with business leaders and advisors to deliver exceptional service and expertise
  • Respond to inquiries from financial advisors and general agents without revealing confidential content
Requirements
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is required for frequent interactions with colleagues and internal partners
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as an Individual Life Underwriter
  • Existing Life and Critical Illness signing authorities
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Strong analytical, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Knowledge of medicine and risk factors
  • Service-oriented attitude with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
  • Specialized training: ALU certificate and commitment to ongoing education
About Sun Life

Sun Life is a caring, supportive, and inclusive company that invests in its employees' growth and well-being. We offer a hybrid working environment, flexible benefits, pension plan participation, stock ownership program, pay for performance reward, and more. We strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to grow your career, we encourage you to apply.


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