Senior Manager, Underwriting

4 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Robertson & Company Ltd. Full time

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Senior Manager, Underwriting (Life & Health Insurance)The Client:Our client is a leading financial institution with a strong presence in Canada. They are committed to providing high-quality insurance products and services, including Life & Health, Credit Protection, Travel, Home, and Auto Insurance.What you will achieve in this role: As a Senior Manager, Underwriting (Life & Health Insurance), you will play a pivotal role in supporting underwriting operations and risk management.Evaluate risk referrals using sound underwriting judgment.Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) and client service standards are met with timely underwriting decisions.Provide guidance and mentorship to underwriting professionals to maintain high-quality and consistent decision-making.Manage case backlogs effectively and collaborate with third-party vendors.Drive best-in-class service while maintaining governance standards.Contribute to long-term strategic initiatives to enhance underwriting practices.Key Responsibilities: Conduct risk assessments and classifications in line with company underwriting philosophy and standards.Approve cases up to $10 million.Manage underwriting processes efficiently, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.Mentor and train underwriters at various levels, providing performance feedback and career development support.Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to uphold service excellence.Strengthen partnerships across departments to ensure seamless underwriting operations.Maintain compliance with consumer laws and regulations concerning risk classification, confidentiality, and disclosures.Identify and propose solutions to procedural challenges in underwriting operations.Foster trust and transparency with clients while facilitating underwriting decision acceptance.What you must bring to this role: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field.Minimum of 10 years of underwriting experience in Life & Health insurance.FALU or AALU certification is mandatory .Proven approval authority for cases up to $10 million.LOMA Customer Service Certification required.Strong industry knowledge with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to adapt to a dynamic underwriting environment.Lead and develop teams while fostering talent growth.Work effectively in team environments with a client-focused approach.Only those who are qualified will be contacted. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance and Sales Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Robertson & Company Ltd. by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Underwriting Manager” roles. Senior Manager, Assurance Standards Training (Bilingual) Manager, Forensics – Insurance Claims Loss Quantification We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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