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. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Location: hybrid, work from home

Looking to grow your career while influencing underwriting development and philosophies? At Sun Life, our focus on underwriting advancements and continuing education and are seen as industry benchmarks. It’s not just about the what, Sun Life invests in the how with an emphasis on leadership, innovation, and skills development. 

We are looking for YOU to make a difference while using the best technologies and methodologies in the industry.

At Sun Life you’ll get to be part of a supportive culture and community that celebrates each other’s successes and supports one another through learning opportunities.   We also offer a hybrid working environment. Enjoy flexibility to work from home and in the office!   

 What will you do?

• Assist in developing and participating in ongoing underwriter education
• Assist in coaching other underwriters with respect to technical underwriting methodology, philosophy and processes
• Complete and deliver underwriting reviews for all Canadian business units
• Drive updates to underwriting guidelines and philosophies that in keeping with Sun Life’s risk tolerance
• Participate in various projects in support of our business partners, which may include product development, and underwriting innovation
• Resolve and learn from escalated cases and areas of challenge
• Co-sign on cases as needed
• Contribute to a positive environment through teamwork, and a spirit of innovation, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Maintain medical knowledge and stay current on underwriting approaches

What do you need to succeed?

• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only for the frequent interactions with English and French-speaking colleagues or internal partners across Canada or worldwide.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Individual Life Underwriter
• Existing Life and Critical Illness signing authorities
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Analytical, and innovative thinking
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of medicine and risk factors
• Ability to work collaboratively with our internal and external partners
• Proven time management abilities, prioritizing multiple tasks
• Specialized 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) designations Detail oriented and accuracy

Reasons why should you join us under the sun

• A caring, supportive, and inclusive culture
• Supportive leadership who’s focused on your success and well-being
• Endless growth opportunities with multiple career paths in our dedicated channel, independent channel, high net worth and underwriting risk management teams
• Continuous improvements that focus on enhancing your work and our clients’ experience #makeadifference
• Sustainability commitments to create a cleaner, more inclusive and sustainable future for our communities 

We also offer a number of programs and offerings to help our Employees achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives, some of these include:

• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension Plan participation starts immediately, and you are automatically enrolled. We help you save more with Sun Life automatic and matching contributions and by including both your salary and bonus when making contributions
• Stock Ownership Program gives you the chance to invest in Sun Life and get a company match
• Pay for performance reward
• Paid vacation based on experience, 5 Care Days available for self-care or care of others (i.e., family or others you may support) and 10 Sick Days to support your well-being
• Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years
• Investment in not-for-profit organizations that are important to you

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted.  It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.  In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.  Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. 

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [email protected].

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

78,000/78 000 - 128,000/128 000

Job Category:

Underwriting - Individual

Posting End Date:

05/11/2024