Head of Accident & Health, Canada

American International Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Toronto is seeking a strategic leader with over 15 years of experience in Accident and Health insurance. The role involves developing high-performing teams and driving an inclusive culture that resonates with the company's core values. The ideal candidate must have a deep technical background in underwriting and be adept in stakeholder management and fostering strong customer relationships. This opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise to create impactful change in the organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Accident and Health insurance, particularly in Canada.
• Expert technical underwriting background in Accident and Health.
• Proven strategic leadership in developing vision, driving results, and managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and strategies to attract and retain industry talent.
• Lead and develop a team of underwriters to reach their full potential.
• Drive a culture that aligns with company values and purpose.

Skills

Accident and Health insurance expertise

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Influencing skills

Job description

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Develop tools and strategies, in collaboration with HR, to attract and retain top industry talent and develop high performing teams.
• Lead and develop a team of talented underwriters to develop their full potential. Drive a culture that promotes AIG’s Purpose and Values as an integral part of our culture.
• 15+ years of Accident and Health insurance expertise and leadership in Canada.
• Deep expertise in A&H, expert technical underwriting background.
• Knowledge of market segmentation, portfolio management, acquisition and distribution.
• Proven strategic leadership skills in developing vision and purpose, driving for results and leading effective teams.
• Motivational people leader adept at creating inclusive teams and developing talent.
• Established strong relationships with customers and intermediaries.
• Skilled leader of change; versatile, client focused, results oriented.
• Demonstrated business savvy, analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, experience of working with senior global leadership teams.