Senior Underwriting Consultant

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with sales and head office teams to deliver high-quality, competitive solutions to high-net-worth clients.

• Perform risk assessments and classifications in accordance with Manulife's principles and standards.

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

• Provide exceptional customer experiences through meaningful interactions.

• Adhere to consumer laws and regulations related to risk classification, confidentiality, and disclosure.

• Identify and recommend solutions for underwriting-related challenges and processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in underwriting.

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

• Familiarity and experience within the high net worth market.

• A sales and relationship-oriented mindset with a strong motivation to generate business.

• Progressing towards or having completed FALU, FLMI, and ACS designations.

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

• In-depth understanding of how non-medical risks influence mortality, including hazardous occupations, sports, hobbies, and lifestyle factors.

• Experience with financial reporting.

• Training in anti-money laundering practices.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is required for candidates in Québec; otherwise, it is considered a strong asset.

• Preferred authority of $100,000 or more in Critical Illness (CI).

• A university or college degree in a related field is preferred.

• Strong negotiation skills are advantageous.

• Interest in participating in external presentations, panels, or conferences is preferred.

• Experience in co-signing, referral reviews, and mentoring is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Leading training and development opportunities in the industry.

• A flexible work environment that promotes well-being and inclusion.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Mental health support benefits.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability protection.

• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance coverage.

• Benefits for adoption and surrogacy.

• Wellness benefits provided.

• Employee and family assistance programs.

• Retirement savings options.

• Pension plan benefits.

• Global share ownership plan with matching contributions from the employer.

• Resources for financial education and counseling.

• Paid holidays.

• Vacation time.

• Personal days off.

• Sick leave.

• Statutory leaves of absence.

• Incentive programs and compensation linked to both business and individual performance.