Manager, Underwriting

Canada Life Group; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health & Wellness

Volunteer day

Pension plan

Employee discounts

ERGs & mentorship

Job summary

Canada Life seeks a dynamic Manager, National Accounts Underwriting in Winnipeg to lead a team of underwriters supporting major Workplace Benefits customers. You will drive retention, profitable growth and underwriting excellence while shaping the National Accounts portfolio.

You will mentor a high-performing team, influence renewal discussions, and collaborate with consultants and cross-functional partners to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in group benefits or related field.
• Professional designations such as CPA, MBA, and/or FCIA are assets.
• University degrees in Business / Commerce, Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics, or related fields are assets.
• Leadership experience or desire to step into people leadership.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to assess insurance risks.
• Customer-focused mindset with a drive for results.
• Ability to collaborate across a matrix organization with internal/external stakeholders.
• Bilingualism is an asset; required in Quebec for French/English service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of underwriters.
• Support retention, growth and profitability of the National Accounts portfolio.
• Provide direction on complex cases balancing customer needs, risk, and profitability.
• Build relationships with consultants and Business Development partners.
• Analyze market trends to inform underwriting practices.
• Support National Accounts initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Promote operational excellence and streamline processes.
• Ensure governance and discipline in underwriting policies.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Business / Commerce degree

Finance / Economics degree

MBA / FCIA asset

Job description

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Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving profitable growth and developing people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, innovation, and strong relationships are key? If so, we would like to meet you.

We're looking for a dynamicManager, National Accounts Underwriting to lead a team of talented underwriters supporting some of our largest and most complex Workplace Benefits customers. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on customer retention, profitable growth, and underwriting excellence while helping shape the future of our National Accounts portfolio.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of underwriters, promoting strong risk selection, operational excellence, retention and profitable growth.
• Support retention, growth and profitability of the National Accounts portfolio through disciplined underwriting leadership, sound risk assessment, and strong business decision-making.
• Provide direction and exercise judgement on complex cases, helping underwriters balance customer needs, risk considerations, and profitability objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with consultants and Business Development partners to influence outcomes and navigate difficult renewal discussions.
• Analyze market and competitor trends to identify opportunities, improve decision-making, and inform underwriting practices.
• Support National Accounts initiatives and work with cross-functional teams to advance business objectives.
• Champion operational excellence and innovation by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, and improve team effectiveness.
• Promote sound risk management practices and support the consistent application of underwriting policies and governance.

What you will bring

• 5+ year of progressive experience in group benefits or related field
• Professional designations such as CPA, MBA, and/or FCIA are considered an asset
• University degrees in Business / Commerce, Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field are considered an asset
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to step into a people leadership role
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, influencing, organization and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify, assess, understand and mitigate insurance risks in a complex business environment
• A customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering outstanding service and business results
• The ability to collaborate effectively across a matrix organization and build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Expertise in underwriting practices and policy, with a clear understanding of the relationship between underwriting discipline and retention and sustainable profitability
• As this position is posted in several locations, bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve customers with French and English‑speaking needs.
• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website. The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Montreal, Toronto, London, Winnipeg.

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The base salary for this position is between $96,200 - $146,200 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

What we offer:

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annuallytowardseducation reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits,plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation andpersonal days,we support communityinvolvement with avolunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program andadditionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition:Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis onCommunity:We provide aworkplace whereemployeesfeel connected and supported throughEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs),mentorshipprograms,socialclubsandevents.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail] . All information provided will be handledin accordance withapplicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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Requisition ID: 7209

Category: Corporate Functions

Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA Montreal, Quebec, CA London, ON, CA Toronto, ON, CA

Date: Oct 20, 2026