Senior Underwriter

Position: Senior Life Underwriter
Location: Montreal

Manulife’s underwriting team is renowned for thought leadership and innovative ways to underwrite complex files. We are looking for growth-minded, service-oriented underwriters to join our team. We offer industry-leading training and development and support our underwriting team with development opportunities within and beyond traditional underwriting roles. As a member of our exceptional Underwriting team, you'll be part of shaping the future of insurance excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

Conduct risk assessment and classification by Manulife's philosophy and standards

Communicate and collaborate with sales and head office colleagues to provide the highest quality and competitive decisions to our customers

Maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external partners

Consistently deliver the best customer experience by making every interaction significant

Align with consumer laws and regulations regarding risk classification, confidentiality and disclosure

Identify and propose solutions to problems and procedures related to the underwriter's work

Required Qualifications:

3 + years of underwriting experience

$1,000,000+ Life signing authority

Sales and relationship-focused mindset with a drive for earning business and continuing to earn business in this competitive market

Working towards, or completion of FALU, FLMI and ACS designations

Strong knowledge of medical terminology including physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, imaging, diagnostic testing and treatments

Strong knowledge in how non-medical risks impact mortality, including hazardous occupations, sports, avocations and lifestyle

Experience with financial reports and training in anti-money laundering practices

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.

100,000+ CI authority

University or college degree in a related discipline such as medical, research or financial

Strong negotiation skills

Interest in representing the company via external presentations, panels, conferences, etc.

Experience in co-signing, referral reviews, mentoring, etc.

When you join our team:

We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

We’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’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit           .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At 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           .

Referenced Salary Location
CAN, Nova Scotia - Full Time Remote
Working Arrangement
Remote
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