Manager, Underwriting - Jobs in Montréal, QC

Job Description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. Youll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, youll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Looking for an exciting and rewarding career At SunLife Financial, we focus on your development and provide you opportunities to grow your career with us. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team. You will be challenged to make a difference and use the best technologies and methodologies in the industry. We offer a supportive, collaborative and dynamic work environment. We support flexible schedules and working from home.Role SummaryAs a Manager, Underwritting, you will lead the operational underwriting team by providing strong leadership and direction regarding business rules and practices and by providing strong underwriting expertise, coaching, training and relationship management and customer focus to deliver exceptional service and quality standards.Key Accountabilities

• Provide strong expertise to underwriters on large and complex cases including escalations and claims rescissions
• Identify, solve and follow up on problems relating to technical underwriting issues, including methodology, philosophy, processes and systems
• Manage workloads and staffing levels on a daily basis to ensure service standards are met
• Accountable for the quality and quantity of work done
• Ensure adherence to established operating parameters
• Liaise with Plan Sponsors to strengthen relationships, especially on difficult and sensitive cases
• Support initiatives developed by Product that will assist in meeting growth objectives which are in keeping with the underwriting philosophy
• Ensure all underwriters are challenged and engaged in their roles and continue to grow and learn new aspects of underwriting providing for richer development
• Provide exceptional communication, both verbally and in writing, considering the intended audience of primarily medical doctors and anticipates expected reaction to communication messages. Answers questions accurately, demonstrating approach ability and establishing credibility
• Participate as the Subject Matter Expert for business projects
• Contribute to a positive environment through team work, and a spirit of innovation, continuous improvement and professional development

Key Skills/Competencies

• At least 5 years experience in Life, Critical Illness and Disability products is an asset
• Highly developed leadership skills for coaching and training underwriters
• Strong analytical, problem solving and time management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship skills with ability to influence and negotiate
• Service-oriented attitude with strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with our internal and external partners

What’s in it for you

• Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the US.
• Named 2021 “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor
• Canada Award for Excellence for Mental Health at Work - 2021
• Flexible hybrid work model including in-country work-from-home if you prefer.
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• Work and professional development that is united by our Purpose: to help Clients and Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• Be part of our continuous improvement journey in developing the next greatest digital enterprise experience.

#LI-RemoteThe Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.com.At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.Sun Life is committed to the health and safety of all those in our workplaces and our communities. In accordance with Sun Life’s Vaccination Policy (Canada):

• Employees permitted to work remotely are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend a Sun Life office, Financial Centre or offsite location where activity related to Sun Life business occurs.
• Employees whose job duties require them to attend a Sun Life office, Financial Centre or offsite location for Sun Life business must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective May 1st.
• Employees whose regular workplace is a Financial Centre and SLFD field leaders must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or participate in Sun Life’s Rapid Screening Program to attend a Financial Centre or an offsite event.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Salary Range:68,400/68 400 - 111,700/111 700Job Category:Underwriting - IndividualPosting End Date:08/05/2022Quick Apply

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