Insurance Underwriting Manager

6 days ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Equitable Life of Canada Full time

Role Summary:

Equitable Life of Canada is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead our team of Individual Underwriters. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for ensuring strong technical risk assessment of individual life and critical illness insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for on-going underwriting workflow and workload balancing, individual and team goals, process management, people management, support and development, recommendations for system changes to increase effectiveness and efficiency of processes.
  • Recruit, develop and retain highly cohesive and motivated team, evaluating individual and team performance, conducting annual staff performance appraisals.
  • Deliver timely positive and constructive feedback to team members and the implementation of 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, coach team to do the same.
  • Partner with leaders in underwriting and Ind Insurance to meet strategic goals.
  • Focus on clear and timely communication with underwriting team, leadership, and both internal and external partners.
  • Manage and support cross-functional projects, that contribute to department, division, and corporate goals.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • Ability to negotiate and thrive in cross-functional environment.
  • Appreciation of the complexities of the Individual marketplace and competition (MGA and WFG).
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving ability.
  • Excellent written, verbal and product knowledge skills, ability to impart knowledge to others work in a team environment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and consult regularly with Chief Underwriter.
  • Proactive and service orientated, results focused with a sense of urgency.
  • FLMI / FALU designation or currently working towards.

What's in it for you:

  • 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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