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.

Position 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

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, or conferences.
• 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: Remote