Director, Global Life Underwriting & Claims Risk

Sun Life; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sabbatical program

Best Workplace award 2026

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking a Director of Corporate Underwriting and Claims Risk Management. This hybrid role involves leading mortality/morbidity risk initiatives, cross-border collaboration, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines. The candidate will influence methods and partner with global teams.

The position requires extensive life underwriting experience, authority thresholds, and strong analytical and communication skills to drive risk-informed decisions across Canada and worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience as an individual Life Underwriter.
• Experience with mortality/morbidity risk assessment.
• Experience with approval authorities (limits referenced in posting).
• Bilingualism (French, English) for Quebec interactions (as stated).

Responsibilities

• Direct and complete activities related to redesigning mortality/morbidity risk programs.
• Develop performance tools to ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines.
• Assess mortality/morbidity experience and report findings to Chief Underwriter.
• Serve as expert resource for complex underwriting cases and approvals.

Skills

AI in underwriting

Risk models

Underwriting workflows

Fraud awareness

Statistical analysis

Communication

Education

Life underwriting experience

Tools

Direct-to-consumer tools

Job description

Sun Life is seeking a Director of Corporate Underwriting and Claims Risk Management. This hybrid role involves leading mortality/morbidity risk initiatives, cross-border collaboration, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines. The candidate will influence methods and partner with global teams.

The position requires extensive life underwriting experience, authority thresholds, and strong analytical and communication skills to drive risk-informed decisions across Canada and worldwide.