Head of Advanced Market and Field Underwriting

Iaawg; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

Flexible pension plan

Wellness days

Telemedicine

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

iA is seeking a strategic Head of Advanced Markets & Field Underwriting in Canada. You will provide end-to-end leadership on complex files, bridging underwriting, sales, risk management and partners to grow distribution while maintaining profitability.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, develop medical and financial risk assessment expertise, deliver training, and influence senior stakeholders across national accounts.

Qualifications

• Expertise in advanced market underwriting, including field underwriting and individual insurance products.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to explain complex underwriting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assume end-to-end accountability for advanced market cases and national accounts.
• Develop and position iA’s field underwriting expertise with advisors and distribution partners.
• Provide leadership in medical and financial risk assessment.
• Analyze and assess complex sales concepts for risk and profitability.
• Lead and mobilize a multidisciplinary team and support talent development.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and training sessions.

Skills

Advanced market underwriting

Field underwriting

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

**Head of Advanced Markets & Field Underwriting****Build the future with us**Are you driven by making a meaningful impact in the insurance and financial services industry and eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As Head of Advanced Market and Field Underwriting, you will play a key role in positioning, strengthening, and growing iA’s presence within advanced case and national accounts segments.This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. In this role, you will provide end-to-end leadership on complex files, leveraging deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and field credibility. Acting as a central anchor between underwriting, sales, risk management, and key partners, you will actively contribute to promoting iA’s value proposition, enhancing distribution capabilities, and supporting internal talent development.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**What you’ll accomplish with us**As Head of Advanced Market and Field Underwriting, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:* Assume end-to-end accountability for advanced market cases and national accounts, from pre-underwriting through to in-force servicing.* Develop and position iA’s field underwriting expertise with specialized advisors and distribution partners.* Provide strong technical leadership in both medical and financial risk assessment.* Analyze and assess complex sales concepts to ensure alignment with risk appetite, profitability objectives, and client experience.* Lead and mobilize a multidisciplinary team, including underwriters, case coordinators, and specialized experts (e.g., tax, actuarial), while acting as a credible leader with internal teams, distribution partners, and reinsurers.* Prepare and deliver presentations and training sessions, and actively support talent development and knowledge transfer.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**What could accelerate your success in this role**We’re looking for someone who:* Is known for their strong expertise in advanced market underwriting, including both field underwriting and knowledge of individual insurance products.* Stands out for their ability to navigate complex environments with credibility, leadership, and a collaborative approach.* Demonstrates strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify and explain complex underwriting and sales concepts to diverse audiences.* Is recognized for their ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams while fostering talent development and knowledge transfer.* Has significant experience in underwriting within the advanced market segment, including proven leadership in managing high-impact, cross-functional initiatives.* Advanced level of English proficiency required, as the role involves regular interactions, presentations, and collaboration with partners, distributors, and stakeholders across Canada.\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Why you’ll love working with us*** A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;* A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;* The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;* Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_Apply now and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!**\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**Still unsure about applying?At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you !