General Director – Life Underwriting

Job Description: • Manage multiple MSUDs and their team • Ensure departmental efficiency and overall management of the department • Identify potential fraud and poor sales practices • Act as a resource for underwriting skills • Ensure company controls are being followed and maintained • Manage all aspects of potentially unlimited total line in association with reinsurers • Select and classify risk according to company standards • Participate in and provide leadership for projects in the Underwriting Department • Ensure that complete and appropriate underwriting requirements are met • Manage reinsurance process to avoid reinsurance gridlock • Actively participate in the development and management of New Business initiatives • Mentor other members of the underwriting team Requirements: • Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience • Minimum 15 years underwriting experience • Expert knowledge and understanding of medical, non-medical and financial underwriting principles and practices • In depth knowledge of unique estate, business and insurance planning tools and techniques • In depth/current knowledge of political, economic, financial and legislative events which may impact client needs • Expert knowledge of company’s insurance product portfolio • Expert knowledge of reinsurance, marketplace treaties, agreements and available capacity • Exceptional priority management with ability to work under deadlines • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills • Effective presentation skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong customer service orientation • Knowledge of and ability to apply project management skills • Expert knowledge of insurance contract law and state legislative requirements Benefits: • Health insurance • Dental coverage • Mental health support • Vision insurance • Short- and long-term disability insurance • Life and AD&D insurance • Adoption/surrogacy benefits • Employee/family assistance plans • Retirement savings plans including pension/401(k) • Global share ownership plan with employer matching • Generous paid time off including holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick time Apply Now Apply Now