Senior Underwriting Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Engage and collaborate with sales teams and head office staff to deliver competitive, high-quality decisions for high-net-worth clients.

• Perform risk assessments and classifications in line with Manulife’s standards and philosophy.

• Foster positive and effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Provide an outstanding customer experience with every interaction.

• Ensure alignment of risk classification, confidentiality, and disclosure practices with applicable consumer laws and regulations.

• Identify issues related to underwriting procedures and propose effective solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in underwriting.

• Life signing authority of $5,000,000 or more.

• Background in the high net worth market.

• A sales and relationship-driven mentality with a strong desire to generate business.

• Actively pursuing or having completed FALU, FLMI, and ACS designations.

• Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology, including physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, imaging, diagnostic testing, and treatments.

• Strong awareness of how non-medical risks impact mortality, including high-risk occupations, sports, hobbies, and lifestyle choices.

• Familiarity with financial reports.

• Training in anti-money laundering procedures.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Bilingualism in English and French is highly valued; required in Québec to assist clients from other provinces.

• CI authority of $100,000 or more.

• Strong negotiation abilities.

• Enthusiasm for representing the company at external presentations, panels, or conferences.

• Experience in co-signing, referral reviews, mentoring, or similar roles.

🏝️ Benefits

• Leading industry training and development opportunities.

• Flexible work environment that promotes well-being and inclusivity.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Dental coverage.

• Mental health support.

• Vision care benefits.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Adoption and surrogacy benefits.

• Wellness programs.

• Employee and family assistance plans.

• Retirement savings plans, including pension options.

• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions.

• Resources for financial education and counseling.

• Paid holidays, vacation time, personal days, and sick leave.

• Complete range of statutory leave options.