PartnerRe is a leading, privately owned, multi-line global reinsurer with a reputation of financial stability and strength, and a commitment to rebuilding businesses and communities after risk events around the world. Our mission is to continue to be a financially stable and predictable business partner, supporting our clients with solutions tailored to their needs, delivering superior returns to our owner, providing rewarding opportunities for our people and making a positive contribution to society. To achieve this, we live by our values of Integrity, Performance, Collaboration, Straightforward Communication and Respect and Care. Our teams represent our truly international mindset, forging connections across office locations and all levels of the organization and building a network of mutual success. Connect with a community of experts In addition to base salary, eligible employees may participate in our annual incentive program, payment under which is at the discretion of PartnerRe and subject to individual and company performance. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to participate in an array of advantages, including medical, dental and vision coverage, a health spending account, a defined contribution pension plan, life insurance, short
- and long-term disability coverage, etc. Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request throughout the hiring process. This is a REMOTE job opportunity. This senior leadership role manages risk selection, establishes underwriting guidelines,



and ensures alignment with the company’s risk appetite, treaty terms, and pricing assumptions. This individual is a key technical authority and decisionmaker on complex facultative and treaty underwriting cases, works with Business Development to build and manage relationships with clients, and champions innovation to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. Develop and enforce underwriting guidelines, standards, and practices in alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements. Make decisions on complex, high-face-value, and impaired risk cases; Partner with actuarial, legal, and claims teams to ensure alignment across business units. turnaround times, quality scores, acceptance ratios) and implement corrective actions when necessary. Represent the underwriting function in audits, regulatory reviews, and executive-level meetings. Set and lead the strategic direction for life reinsurance underwriting in line with corporate objectives and risk appetite. Ensure compliance with internal controls, treaty terms, and Canadian and international regulatory requirements. Provide an assessment of the underwriting risks, including any areas where the client's guidelines may be an outlier,



to the actuarial team for their consideration. Innovation & Digital Transformation Oversee the evaluation and adoption of advanced underwriting technologies, including AI, predictive analytics, and new data sources. Collaborate with actuarial, data science, and IT teams to develop tools that enhance risk assessment and provide solutions to our clients. Drive underwriting transformation initiatives, including automation, analytics, and operational efficiency improvements. Extensive technical underwriting knowledge ~ Deep knowledge of life reinsurance products, underwriting tools and processes, and risk assessment methodologies ~ Ability to manage change in a dynamic environment ~ 15+ years of experience in life insurance underwriting, including significant leadership and complex case experience. ~ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Actuarial Science, Life Sciences, or related discipline. ~ PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. Transcription Notice PartnerRe may use artificial intelligence to support our recruitment professionals in the administrative aspects of recruitment, including transcribing, summarizing, and organizing information discussed during interviews and to help identify relevant qualifications. Whether or not you agree to the use of interview transcription will not be taken into account when reviewing your application or making a hiring decision. #

📌 Vice President (Toronto)
🏢 PartnerRe
📍 Toronto