Advanced Underwriting Director

4 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Canada Sun Life Financial Full time
Director of Advanced Underwriting

At Sun Life Financial, we're seeking an experienced Underwriter to lead our High Net Worth Team. As a Director of Advanced Underwriting, you'll be responsible for reviewing and analyzing medical, personal, and financial information to evaluate eligibility and risk for applications up to $200,000,000.

  • Analyze insurance applications and evidence of insurability, applying holistic underwriting expertise in medical, financial, and lifestyle factors to make sound and competitive decisions.
  • Negotiate internal decisions with reinsurers in accordance with reinsurance treaties and internal rules.
  • Effectively communicate and explain decisions to advisors and clients, 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 for opportunities and bringing forward recommendations for solutions.

Key Requirements

  • Decision Making Authority > $10,000,000 for Life, $1,000,000 of Critical Illness.
  • Exceptional analytical, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Client and results focus, pro-active service orientation to support business goals.
  • Strong knowledge of medical and financial risk factors.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and balance priorities.

About Sun Life Financial

We're a caring, supportive, and inclusive culture that empowers our employees to achieve their best work. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work options, paid vacation, and investment in not-for-profit organizations that matter to our employees.



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