Senior Underwriting Consultant, High Net Worth

Manulife; Remote; CAD 115,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Canada is seeking an Underwriter to work remotely across the provinces. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of underwriting experience and a strong understanding of medical terminology, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary up to $135,300 CAD, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within the organization. The successful candidate will also foster positive relationships with high-net-worth customers while ensuring exceptional service and effective risk assessment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Incentive programs linked to performance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience.
• Experience in the high net worth market is required.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and non-medical risks affecting mortality.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with sales and head office colleagues for competitive decisions.
• Conduct risk assessment and classification.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience.
• Identify solutions to problems related to underwriting tasks.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Bilingualism

Education

University or college degree in a related discipline

Job description

Employer Industry: Financial Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $135,300 CAD
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Work remotely from any Canadian province
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, mental health, and retirement savings plans
• Supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritizes well‑being
• Chance to participate in incentive programs linked to performance

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Communicate and collaborate with sales and head office colleagues to provide competitive decisions for high‑net‑worth customers
• Conduct risk assessment and classification following the employer's philosophy and standards
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external partners
• Deliver exceptional customer experience by ensuring every interaction is meaningful
• Identify and propose solutions to problems related to underwriting tasks

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience
• $5,000,000+ life signing authority
• Experience in the high net worth market
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and non‑medical risks affecting mortality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset, particularly for candidates in Québec
• 100,000+ CI authority
• University or college degree in a related discipline such as medical, research, or financial
• Strong negotiation skills
• Interest in representing the employer at external presentations or conferences

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