Senior Underwriting Director

The Senior Underwriting Director, reporting to a Managing Senior Underwriting Director, will be experienced in handling high face amounts. They bring a specialized skill set and a keen attention to detail that is essential in accurately assessing and managing the risks associated with these substantial policies. Their expertise in underwriting high face amounts enables them to meticulously evaluate complex cases, apply advanced risk assessment methodologies, and ensure that the underwriting process aligns with the unique considerations of large policies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Continue maintenance and growth of our strength in Underwriting

• Manage relationships with all Customers including Regional Sales Vice Presidents, National Sales Vice Presidents, Advanced Markets, Producer Groups, and Producers

• Manage change in a highly competitive market

• Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics

• Contribute to the development and implementation of underwriting best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 10 years Life underwriting experience

• AALU or FALU designation preferred.  ACS designation is an asset as well.

• Expert knowledge and understanding of medical, non-medical and financial underwriting principles and practices

• Expert knowledge of reinsurance market place, treaties, agreements and available capacity 

• Exceptional priority management with ability to work effectively under deadlines, balance published service times with an appropriate customer focus and balance between production responsibilities and the management of the team.

• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills

• Expert knowledge of mainframe and PC environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Knowledge of and ability to apply project management skills

• Expert knowledge of insurance contract law and state legislative requirements as they relate to the underwriting and issue of life insurance contracts

• Ability to create, maintain, and manage the ongoing relationships between the team and its customers, ensuring all team members are familiar with the customers and the way they conduct business

• Ability to influence and negotiate in positive ways with strong people skills

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.

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Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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