Lead life underwriting excellence at Canada Life with expert risk judgment, specialist coaching, and a hybrid work model across Canada.

Reporting to the Vice President, Chief Underwriter, the Director leads underwriting specialists and translates Canada Life’s philosophy into consistent outcomes. The role balances speed, judgment, trust, and risk appetite while supporting complex decisions. Success requires advanced medical, financial, and non-medical risk assessment, guideline expertise, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop underwriting specialists

Oversee co-signs, consultations, escalations, and complex matters

Strengthen practice through reviews, audits, and claims outcomes

Reduce avoidable evidence, referrals, and rework





Implement policy and guideline changes with training

Requirements

Significant individual life underwriting experience

Proven people leadership and change leadership experience

Knowledge of guidelines, authorities, treaties, and risk governance

Experience with automation, rules engines, or digital applications

Excellent communication and cross-functional influencing skills

Shape defensible life underwriting decisions through specialist leadership, risk governance, data insight, and trusted stakeholder communication.

📌 Director Life Underwriting Canada (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Canada Life Assurance
📍 Winnipeg