Sun Life is hiring a

Director, Underwriting

2 days

Permanent

The Director, Underwriting, International will deliver fair and consistent Underwriting decisions that are based on Sun Life's Underwriting Philosophy, to deliver mortality results that are consistent with expectations, while maintaining strong customer focus. The Director will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer on all underwriting matters. Main Responsibilities: * The Director is responsible for mortality risk appraisal for the ultra- high net worth business working primarily in the Asian markets. * Working towards approval authority up to $35 million * Builds, maintains, and manages a proactive, positive, and productive relationship with the underwriting to ensure all customer relationships are maintained and the team meets the clients' high expectations. * Special assignments as needed and directed. Essential Requirements: * University degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline. * Over 10 years individual underwriting experience in Canada, United States, offshore or equivalent in large case markets. * Completion of the Fellowship, Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) and the Fellowship, Life Management Institute (FLMI). * Must be proficient in understanding all risk factors relating to mortality risk management and have the ability to solve complex problems. * Maintaining an in-depth technical knowledge for medical and financial underwriting practices, clinical testing, and current medical procedures in order to satisfy proper risk assessment. * Is responsive to customer needs while demonstrating sound business judgement and has excellent negotiating skills. * Has advanced understanding of retention schedules and Reinsurance agreements. * Consistently maintains excellent individual audit results. * Fluency in Cantonese or Mandarin is desired due to the focus in Asia. * Willingness to work some non-standard hours, oftentimes having to liaise with other Sun Life offices after regular office hours, due to these being located in other time zones. * Values diversity and inclusion and works hard to build an inclusive and respectful workplace.

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Application DeadlineMay 20, 2025

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