Senior Underwriting Consultant, Risk Management

at  Manulife

Are you ready to make an impact and steer the future of insurance in a digital world? We’re on the hunt for an innovative Senior Underwriting Consultant to join our forward-thinking team. If you’re passionate about blending risk management with data insights and cutting-edge digital solutions, we want to hear from you!

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of underwriting experience with high approval authority.
• The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.
• A deep understanding of individual insurance products and operations.
• Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint) with a passion for continuous learning.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A growth mindset and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Expertise in medical science and its impact on mortality and morbidity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Underwriting Consultant , you’ll be the driving force behind our risk management strategy, using data and insights to revolutionize our underwriting and claims operations. In a fast-paced digital landscape, you’ll leverage your expertise to streamline processes and deliver quick, data-driven decisions. Your analytical prowess will ensure our practices stay ahead of emerging industry trends, continuously adapting and innovating to meet the challenges of tomorrow while aligning with company policies and regulatory standards.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Risk Management Dynamo

• Review and audit underwriting decisions, processes and tools to ensure compliance with our high quality standards.
• Monitor application and claims trends and respond proactively to potential risks.

• Support legal teams with expert insights on cases in litigation.Drive innovation by recommending new risk management strategies and controls.

Insightful Reporting & Analysis

• Track and analyze key risk indicators to inform strategic decisions.

• Deliver comprehensive reports for senior leaders and external partners.Harness data to evolve our risk management programs continuously.

Continuous Improvement Enthusiast

• Deliver educational programs and research to elevate underwriting expertise.Partner with analytics teams to integrate cutting-edge insights into risk management practices.

Leadership & Teamwork Champion

• Lead risk management programs and mentor emerging talent.

• Partner with cross-functional teams—Sales, Compliance, Legal—to foster high-performing collaboration and strengthen our underwriting risk management function.Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including reinsurers.