Manager, Life Insurance Specialist (Contract)

MNP; Vancouver; In loco; CAD 80.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous base pay

Vacation time

4 paid personal days

4% pension matching

Bonus programs

Flexible benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

MNP in BC is seeking a Manager, Life Insurance Specialist to deliver strategic insurance solutions to clients, support advisors and partners, and drive growth within the firm’s insurance practice. This 12 to 16 month term blends technical expertise with leadership responsibilities.

The role requires advanced knowledge of permanent and term life insurance, insured retirement programs, living benefits, and in-force policy guidance.

Competenze

• Minimum 5–7 years of life insurance experience with wealth planning focus.
• Experience supporting high-net-worth clients with advanced planning strategies.
• Proficiency in insurance illustrations and client presentations using carrier software.

Mansioni

• Develop customized life insurance strategies for clients, including permanent and term products and living benefits.
• Conduct needs analyses, policy reviews, and coverage assessments to guide recommendations.
• Prepare illustrations and analyses for advanced concepts like insured retirement programs and IFAs.
• Coordinate meeting preparation, client communications, and servicing tasks to ensure compliance.

Conoscenze

Life insurance

Wealth planning

Advanced concepts

In-force policy management

Client relations

Regulatory awareness

Formazione

LLQP designation

Commerce/Finance/Business degree

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

Carrier software

Descrizione del lavoro

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Life Insurance Underwriting & Policy Service team as a Manager. The Manager, Life Insurance Specialist is responsible for delivering strategic insurance solutions to clients, supporting advisors and partners, and driving growth within the firm’s insurance practice specifically in BC. This role combines technical expertise with relationship management, business development within the firm, and leadership responsibilities, ensuring clients receive tailored, compliant, and value-driven life insurance strategies.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

This opportunity is for a 12 to 16 month term.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare customized life insurance strategies, including permanent, term, and living benefit solutions, in support of the partner's recommendations and clients' financial planning objectives.
• Conduct insurance needs analyses, policy reviews, and coverage assessments to identify planning opportunities and support tailored recommendations.
• Prepare insurance illustrations, advanced market concepts, and technical analyses, including insured retirement programs, insured annuities, immediate financing arrangements (IFAs), split-dollar arrangements, and other advanced insurance strategies.
  • In force tracking of existing life insurance business and leveraged arrangements.
• Prepare product comparisons using carrier software, Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools.
• Track and monitor in-force insurance strategies and prepare updated illustrations and comparisons as required.
• Prepare banking applications for insurance lending strategies, coordinating with lenders and ensuring all financial documentation is complete and accurate.
• Participate in client meetings (when required) by providing technical expertise, supporting presentations, and assisting with complex insurance discussions.
• Design and prepare customized presentation materials, reports, and supporting documentation for client meetings.
• Coordinate all aspects of meeting preparation and follow-up for insurance planning engagements.
• Update insurance summaries, obtain in-force illustrations, policy information, and other supporting documentation.
• Assemble meeting materials, including corporate documents, reports, and other client-specific information.
• Complete post-meeting documentation, including meeting notes, CRM updates, follow-up tasks, and servicing requirements.
• Manage complex in-force policy servicing, including ownership changes, beneficiary updates, banking changes, policy modifications, and other ongoing client service requests (joint effort with senior associates)
• Liaise with insurance carriers, wholesalers, underwriters, lenders, and external professional advisors to facilitate policy servicing, resolve complex issues, and support advanced planning strategies.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and organized electronic and physical client records while ensuring documentation meets internal compliance and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate client information, activities, servicing requests, and follow-up items within the firm's CRM.
• Prepare engagement letters, privacy agreements, commission tracking, time tracking, and year-end reporting.
• Draft client correspondence, meeting summaries, recommendations, and technical memoranda to support ongoing client relationships.
• Collaborate with advisors, analysts, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, client-focused insurance solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert by providing technical guidance and education to advisors and internal team members on insurance products, planning strategies, carrier practices, and servicing procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation standards, and service processes to enhance efficiency and client experience.
• Promote a collaborative, high-performing team environment while demonstrating accountability, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Remain current on industry developments, legislative and regulatory changes, and carrier updates to ensure recommendations and servicing activities remain accurate and compliant.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, licensing standards, firm policies, and industry best practices.
• Support regional and national growth objectives aligned with the firm’s strategic priorities.

Skills And Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in life insurance, wealth planning, or financial services, with a strong focus on advanced insurance planning and in-force policy management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting entrepreneurs, private enterprise, and high-net-worth clients with complex insurance and estate planning strategies.
• Advanced knowledge of permanent life insurance, term insurance, living benefits, and advanced insurance concepts, including insured retirement programs, immediate financing arrangements (IFAs), split-dollar arrangements, and insurance lending strategies.
• Strong understanding of tax and estate planning concepts as they relate to life insurance solutions.
• Experience preparing technical insurance illustrations, policy analyses, and client presentation materials using carrier software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex files simultaneously while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working collaboratively with insurance carriers, underwriters, wholesalers, accountants, lawyers, and other professional advisors.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional client correspondence, reports, and technical documentation.
• Post-secondary education in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Life License Qualification Program (LLQP) designation required.
• Licensed in BC

MyRewards@MNP

With a focus on high-potential earnings, MNP is proud to offer customized rewards that support our unique culture and a balanced lifestyle to thrive at work and outside of the office. You will be rewarded with generous base pay, vacation time, 4 paid personal days, a group pension plan with 4% matching, voluntary savings products, bonus programs, flexible benefits, mental health resources, exclusive access to perks and discounts, professional development assistance, MNP University, a flexible ‘Dress For Your Day’ environment, firm sponsored social events and more!

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $140,000. Compensation is determined based on individual skills and relevant experience.

Diversity@MNP

We embrace diversity as a core value and celebrate our differences. We believe each team member contributes unique gifts and amplifying their potential makes our business stronger. We encourage people with disabilities to apply!