Senior Underwriter

1 month ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Sun Life Full time

About the Role

Sun Life is seeking an experienced Individual Life Underwriter to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing medical, personal and financial information to evaluate eligibility for applications submitted for Life and Critical Illness Insurance products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze medical, personal and financial information to assess risk and make informed decisions.
  • Classify risk and gather additional information as required to support underwriting decisions.
  • Approve cases within authority limits and submit cases exceeding limits for co-signature.
  • Negotiate with reinsurers to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
  • Liaise with business leaders and advisors to deliver exceptional service and expertise.
  • Communicate decisions effectively to financial security advisors and clients.
  • Document decisions in the underwriting system.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as an Individual Life Underwriter.
  • Existing Life and Critical Illness signing authorities.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Strong analytical, judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Influencing and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of medicine and risk factors.
  • Service-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

About Sun Life

Sun Life is a caring, supportive and inclusive culture that values its employees' growth and well-being. We offer a range of benefits and programs to support our employees' financial security and overall health. If you are passionate about underwriting and want to make a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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