Risk Management Underwriter Leadership Role

3 days ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full time

Overview


Equitable Life of Canada is a leading provider of life insurance and financial services, offering a range of products to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We are currently seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead our team of individual underwriters in Waterloo, ON.



Job Description:

As an Underwriting Manager at Equitable Life of Canada, you will be responsible for ensuring the technical risk assessment of individual life and critical illness insurance policies. This includes evaluating client applications, analyzing data, and making informed decisions to mitigate potential risks. You will also be accountable for on-going underwriting workflow and workload balancing, as well as individual and team goals, process management, people management, support and development, recommendations for system changes to increase effectiveness and efficiency of processes, implementation of divisional plans and priorities at the team level, and input into the establishment and implementation of team and team member goals and priorities.

Key Responsibilities:


  • Recruit, develop and retain highly cohesive and motivated teams of underwriters, evaluating individual and team performance, conducting annual staff performance appraisals, delivering timely positive and constructive feedback to team members, and implementing the annual performance and talent review process
  • Results-focused in promoting continuous improvements, finding the right balance between quality and quantity of underwriting
  • Build relationships with key brokerage firms and internal distribution partners, coaching team members to do the same
  • Partner with leaders in underwriting and individual insurance to meet strategic goals
  • Focus on clear and timely communication with underwriting teams, leadership, and both internal and external partners
  • Manage and support cross-functional projects that contribute to department, division, and corporate goals


Requirements:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Underwriting Manager with a strong background in individual insurance and a proven track record of leadership and employee development. The ideal candidate will have:


  • A college or university degree or equivalent relevant experience
  • 5+ years of individual insurance knowledge and demonstrated underwriting experience
  • Knowledge of individual products and underwriting policies, procedures, workflow, and admin systems
  • Proven skills in leadership and employee development, including recruiting, training, and retaining top talent
  • The ability to negotiate and thrive in a cross-functional environment
  • An appreciation of the complexities of the individual marketplace and competition (MGA and WFG)
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions
  • Excellent written, verbal, and product knowledge skills, with the ability to impart knowledge to others and work effectively in a team environment
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision and consult regularly with senior leaders
  • FLMI/FALU designation or currently working towards


What's in it for you?

At Equitable Life of Canada, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:


  • $100,000 - $120,000 per year (based on experience)
  • A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
  • Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
  • An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
  • Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching
  • Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
  • Tuition support and specialized program assistance
  • An onsite full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
  • Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
  • Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

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