Bilingual Senior Underwriter

Skillhub Solutions Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is hiring a full-time remote Underwriter in Canada to assess and classify risk, and to make customer-focused decisions in collaboration with sales, head office and partners.

Role requires 3+ years underwriting experience with significant signing authority, plus progress toward professional designations like FALU, FLMI, and ACS. Bilingual English/French is an asset, especially for Québec clients.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of underwriting experience with life signing authority of $1,000,000 or more.
• Working toward or completion of FALU, FLMI, and ACS designations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and non-medical mortality risks.
• Experience with financial reports and anti-money-laundering practices.

Responsibilities

• Assess and classify risk according to Manulife's philosophy and standards.
• Collaborate with sales and head office colleagues to deliver quality, competitive decisions.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ensure customer interactions support a positive experience.
• Comply with consumer laws and regulations related to risk classification, confidentiality, and disclosure.
• Identify and propose solutions to problems and procedures related to underwriting work.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales orientation

Relationship-building

Education

FALU, FLMI, ACS designations

Job description

Remote - Canada Full-time CA$70,500 - CA$117,500 / year

About the role

Manulife is hiring a full-time remote Underwriter. The role involves assessing and classifying risk, making customer-focused decisions, and collaborating with sales, head office, and other partners.

Responsibilities

• Assess and classify risk according to Manulife's philosophy and standards.
• Collaborate with sales and head office colleagues to deliver quality, competitive decisions.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ensure customer interactions support a positive experience.
• Comply with consumer laws and regulations related to risk classification, confidentiality, and disclosure.
• Identify and propose solutions to problems and procedures related to underwriting work.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of underwriting experience and $1,000,000 or more in life signing authority.
• Working toward or completion of FALU, FLMI, and ACS designations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and non-medical mortality risks.
• Experience with financial reports and anti-money-laundering practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, sales orientation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Bilingual English and French is an asset; it is required for successful candidates in Québec to support clients outside Québec.
• Preferred: $100,000 or more in CI authority, a related university or college degree, negotiation skills, and experience with co-signing, referral reviews, or mentoring.

Compensation

Expected salary range: $70,500–$117,500 CAD per year. Incentive compensation may also be available. Actual salary varies based on location and job-related factors.