## Manager of UnderwritingApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Toronto, ON: Ottawa, ON: Kingston, ONtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR1536We are seeking a Manager of Underwriting to join our Benefits by Design team in Kingston, Ottawa, or Toronto. The Manager of Underwriting is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the underwriting process for group insurance products within the organization. This position involves managing a team of underwriters and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient and accurate underwriting practices while maintaining compliance with BBD’s underwriting guidelines and regulations for group insurance plans. The Manager of Underwriting delivers results through continuous improvement, customer focus, and consistent culture.### ### # **The Manager of Underwriting will:*** Oversee the underwriting process for group benefits products, such as group health, life, disability, and other related coverages.* Ensure that all applications are evaluated and analyzed using underwriting guidelines, policies, and principles to ensure profitability and competitiveness of the block as a whole.* Work with team to evaluate the risk associated with group insurance applications.* Review and analyze group data, claims history, medical information,



and other relevant factors to determine appropriate coverage levels and premium rates.* Collaborate with carriers to set competitive and sustainable premium rates for group benefit plans based on the underwriting assessments and risk analysis.* Drive continuous process improvement initiatives within the underwriting group to enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience.* Develop and refine underwriting guidelines and policies for group benefits based on industry trends, competitive analysis, and company objectives.* Develop, maintain and improve relationships with key clients, brokers, and partners, to ensure a high level of service and client loyalty.* Identify new business opportunities through networking and referrals.* Manage and train sales staff; implement sales incentive programs and goals to increase employee performance; give direction towards possible resources and sales strategies.* Lead the proactive education of BBD and Partner Solutions about Underwriting processes, as well as abilities and limitations as a Third-Party Administrator.* Generate new and innovative solutions to complex problems.* Liaise with the Marketing department to create thorough and effective sales campaigns and strategy.* Collaborate with BBD and Partner Solutions departments to develop robust relationships, share information, and instill confidence with Supplier Partners.* Represent the client’s needs internally to ensure customer-focused sales mindset.Business Results * Work with the VP, Distribution TPA+ to set team goals and objectives to align with the Underwriting department.* Collaborate with sales and

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