Director, Group Underwriting

Medavie • Etobicoke, PE

1d • CA$120,335 - CA$154,717 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a national health solutions partner, Medavie puts people first in everything they do, starting with their team of 8,000+ professionals. By collaborating and innovating together, employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care, and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year. Medavie's mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest. The Director, Group Underwriting is responsible for leading all underwriting activities to ensure the organization achieves its profitability, growth, and risk management objectives. The role provides strategic direction to the underwriting function, aligns underwriting practices with corporate goals, and fosters a high-performing and engaged team. The Director also collaborates closely with Sales and other business units to support sustainable and profitable growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, Mathematics, Finance, Administration or any other related discipline.
• More than ten (10) years of group underwriting experience
• Five to ten (5-10) years of relevant management experience
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to define your priorities and manage your time.
• Good interpersonal skills and customer focus.
• Self-control in stressful situations and ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to make the right decisions at the right time.
• Proficient at problem solving.
• Excellent working knowledge of Windows with emphasis on Excel.
• English proficiency is required to perform the duties of the role, which include daily collaboration with teams and partners outside Québec who operate primarily in English.

Nice To Haves

• GBA, CEBS, AICA, FCIA, CPA, or MBA designations are considered an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French) is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Work in close partnership with the AVP, Actuarial and Underwriting to accelerate the adoption of innovative processes aligned with optimization and automation priorities
• Drive the group insurance profitability and make any necessary adjustments.
• Actively support achieving the business growth and retention objectives.
• Translate market intelligence and portfolio analysis into actionable strategies that strengthen sales execution, client persistency, and overall portfolio performance.
• Implement a work structure and processes that optimize the department's efficiency.
• In collaboration with the actuarial department, deploy initiatives to revise the various underwriting bases as needed.
• Evaluate managers' performance and develop action plans for their professional growth, skills development, execution and their team’s engagement.
• Lead the discussion on strategies business development, margins initiatives, corporate aspect, and profitability.
• Implement training and continuous development programs to elevate underwriting and pricing competencies across the team.
• Drive innovation by originating new underwriting concepts and approaches, grounded in independent judgment and forward-thinking perspectives.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits plan, including health and dental coverage that is 100% employer paid from day one, plus wellness benefits, health resources, and fitness center discounts.
• A flexible work environment that supports work–life balance and empowers employees to thrive.
• Robust professional development opportunities, including leadership programs, ongoing learning, and career growth pathways.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your contributions help shape our product strategy.
• The opportunity to lead a dedicated team that directly contributes to the quality of service delivered to members and clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director