Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a high‑performing team responsible for underwriting and selling profitable Stop Loss business.
- Partner with Actuarial, Underwriting and Advanced Analytics leadership to design and execute strategies aligned with business goals.
- Build strong relationships with Sales and Distribution teams to support strategic growth and retention efforts.
- Hire, develop, and retain top underwriting talent; foster a culture of learning, performance, and accountability.
- Support in departmental and team projects.
- Serve as a technical expert and advisor on complex underwriting cases.
- Drive consistency and compliance in underwriting practices and procedures.
- Support broker meetings and client engagements to help deliver Sun Life’s value proposition.
- Continuously evaluate and improve underwriting approaches through training, quality reviews, and feedback loops.
- Champion a high‑performance culture through clear goals, accountability, and recognition.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent years of experience in the Stop Loss or related insurance industry)
- 5–10 years of underwriting experience, with a focus on Stop Loss
- Proven leadership experience—preferably managing underwriters or underwriting teams
- Experience navigating complex underwriting challenges and delivering strategic solutions
- A strong background in underwriting operations, ideally within Stop Loss.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teams.
- Strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach to execution.
- Confidence in negotiating and presenting at a senior level.
Certifications & Qualifications
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