Underwriting Manager - Jobs in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Job Description

Manulife #39;s insurance business is a dynamic and industry leading area that includes a world-class underwriting organization. The Underwriting team is expanding! We are looking for a high energy, passionate, customer obsessed and creative individual to join our leadership team to help manage day to day business operations and drive performance through transformation.Position Responsibilities:- Conduct risk assessment and classification in accordance with Manulife #39;s philosophy and standards.- Communicate and collaborate with sales colleagues and head office to provide the highest quality and competitive decisions to our clients.- Maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external partners.- Consistently deliver the best customer experience by making every interaction meaningful- Comply with consumer laws and regulations regarding risk classification, confidentiality, and disclosure.- Identify and propose solutions to problems and procedures related to the underwriter #39;s work.- Promote an atmosphere of trust with all clients to facilitate the acceptance of decisions.Required Qualifications:- Minimum of 5 years of Underwriting experience as a life insurance underwriter.- You are continuously learning - currently enrolled or very interested in insurance-related courses such as LOMA and/or ALU courses.Preferred Qualifications:- A university or college degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.- Approval limit of at least $5,000,000 in life insurance and $250,000 in critical illness insurance.- Be on the lookout for trends and changes in medicine, knowledge of human anatomy, medical terminology, diseases, tests, and modes of treatment.- General awareness of current events, industry issues and trends- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to define, research and solve problems.- Excellent mentoring skills.- Exemplary customer service skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.- Putting our customers first. You are committed to finding the right solutions. You go the extra mile because it #39;s the right thing to do.- Ability to understand, preserve and apply current technical information to everyday work problems.- Demonstrate your knowledge of pricing tools, systems, and processes as well as your ability to articulate the underlying principles and philosophies.- You are well organized with great attention to detail.- You are adaptable and flexible in the face of change.- Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.When you join our team:- We #39;ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.- We #39;ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.- As part of our global team, we #39;ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.#LI-HYBRIDAbout Manulife and John HancockManulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .Manulife is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com .Primary LocationWaterloo, OntarioWorking ArrangementHybridSalary range is expected to be between$78,975.00 CAD - $142,155.00 CADIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD amp;D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.