Senior Underwriting Consultant, High Net Worth

at  Manulife

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.

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:

• 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.

• 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.