You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you 'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You 'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you 'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do.At Sun Life, we 're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful.When you join Sun Life, you 'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients ' lives.Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.Job DescriptionLocation : hybrid, work from homeAs a Director, Advanced Underwriting, you 'll be joining one of Canada's top insurers. We 're known for not only our strength in the market, but our commitment to our people. Underwriting goes beyond risk assessments here. We 're focused on making thoughtful, well-informed decisions that provide financial security to Canadians and their loved ones. By joining Sun Life, you become part of a high-performing team, led by passionate professionals with extensive experience in the field, industry knowledge, and a passion for mentorship. Our continuous learning pathways and skills development opportunities ensure endless growth for you as you advance in your career.This role will be reporting to our Chief Underwriter and Claims Risk Officer.



We 're looking for someone with extensive experience in both medical and financial risk selection. You must be comfortable working with management, product, and reinsurance partners to deliver positive outcomes on challenging files. A commitment to Client-first, proactive communication and partnership with our advisors and distribution team are critical aspects to this role.Joining our team at Sun Life means you can expect:A hybrid working environment, giving you the best parts of in-office collaboration and work from home flexibilityFlexible Advantages from the day you join, meeting the needs of you and your loved onesOur stock ownership program and pension plan give you the chance to invest in Sun Life with company matching opportunitiesAn annual bonus based on company and individual performancePaid vacation based on experience, 5 care days available for self-care or care of others (e.G. family or others you may support) and 10 personal illness days to support your well-beingOur unique sabbatical program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every 5 yearsInvestment in not-for-profit organizations that are important to youMaternity/Paternity top-up program so you can focus on your growing familyWhat will you do?Analyze insurance applications and evidence of insurabilityApply holistic underwriting expertise in all areas of underwriting including medical,



financial and lifestyle factors to make sound and competitive underwriting decisionsNegotiate decisions with our reinsurers, in accordance with reinsurance treaties and internal rulesEffectively communicate and explain decisions to advisors and/or Clients ' physicians, as required.Build strong relationships with business leaders, distribution teams, and advisors while delivering exceptional service and expertiseIdentify continuous improvement opportunities and bring forward recommendations for solutionsContribute to a positive environment through teamwork, a spirit of innovation, and professional developmentAttend and participate in regular High Net Worth case reviews to share knowledge and support team development.Provide mentorship other underwritersWhat do you need to succeed?Decision Making Authority > $10,000,000 + for Life, $1,000,000 of Critical IllnessExceptional analytical, judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skillsClient and results focus, proactive service orientation to support our business goalsStrong knowledge of medical and financial risk factorsThe ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines and balance completing prioritiesStrong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with our internal and external partners10-15 years of experience as an Individual Life UnderwriterBachelor 's degree or equivalentSpecialized training: ALU certificate and commitment to ongoing education with a goal of attaining the Fellow, Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) and Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) designationsBilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Bilingual Director, Advanced Underwriting (Montreal)
🏢 SunLife
📍 Montreal