Strategic Leader: Advanced Markets & Field Underwriting

Iaawg; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

iA Financial Group seeks a Head of Advanced Markets & Field Underwriting to lead end-to-end complex cases and national accounts. You will anchor underwriting, sales, risk management, and partners, while advancing distribution capabilities and talent development.

You will build credibility through deep technical leadership, guide multidisciplinary teams, deliver strategic presentations, and mentor colleagues to enhance knowledge transfer across Canada.

Qualifications

• Expertise in advanced market underwriting and field underwriting.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in English for regular partner and stakeholder interactions.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accountability for advanced market cases and national accounts.
• Develop and position iA's field underwriting capabilities with advisors and partners.
• Provide technical leadership in medical and financial risk assessment.
• Analyze complex sales concepts to align risk, profitability, and client experience.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver presentations and training for knowledge transfer.

Skills

Advanced market underwriting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Job description

iA Financial Group seeks a Head of Advanced Markets & Field Underwriting to lead end-to-end complex cases and national accounts. You will anchor underwriting, sales, risk management, and partners, while advancing distribution capabilities and talent development.

You will build credibility through deep technical leadership, guide multidisciplinary teams, deliver strategic presentations, and mentor colleagues to enhance knowledge transfer across Canada.