Senior Underwriting Consultant, High Net Worth

Manulife • Alberta, VA

84d • CA$80,700 - CA$145,260 • Remote

About The Position

Manulife's Underwriting team is renowned for thought leadership and innovative ways to underwrite complex files. We are looking for highly tenured Senior Underwriting Consultants with a growth-minded, service-oriented mindset to join our High Net Worth team! We offer industry-leading training and development opportunities within and beyond traditional underwriting roles. As a member of our exceptional team, you'll be part of shaping the future of insurance excellence. This is a work from home position, and we are open to candidates in any Canadian province.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience.
• $5,000,000+ Life signing authority.
• Experience and exposure working within the high net worth market specifically.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (French & English) an asset - If in Québec, the successful candidate must communicate in English and French to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is an asset.
• 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, or conferences.
• Experience in co-signing, referral reviews, mentoring, etc.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with sales and head office colleagues to provide the highest quality and competitive decisions to our high-net-worth customers.
• Conduct risk assessment and classification by Manulife's philosophy and standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Mental health benefits
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Adoption/surrogacy benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Employee/family assistance plans
• Retirement savings plans (including pension)
• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
• Financial education and counseling resources
• Generous paid time off program including holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• Full range of statutory leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities