Manulife’s underwriting team is renowned for thought leadership and innovative ways to underwrite complex files. We are looking for growth-minded, service-oriented underwriters to join our team. We offer industry-leading training and development and support our underwriting team with development opportunities within and beyond traditional underwriting roles. As a member of our exceptional Underwriting team, you'll be part of shaping the future of insurance excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

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

- 3 years of underwriting experience
- $1,000,000+ Life signing authority
- 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.
- Bilingual English and Mandarin, 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, conferences, etc.
- 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 Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Advantages:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Work Location: Remote

📌 Senior Life Underwriter (Canada)
🏢 Manulife
📍 Canada