Title: Manager, Underwriting
Reports To: VP, Chief Underwriter
Department: Individual
Term: Permanent Full-Time

Work Arrangements: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.

The Opportunity: Equitable is growing! We are looking for an Underwriting Manager to lead our team of Individual Underwriters!

Now is an exciting time to join one of the Waterloo Area's and Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers for 2024!

What you will be doing:

• Ensure strong technical risk assessment of individual life and critical illness insurance
• Accountable for on-going underwriting workflow and workload balancing, individual and team goals, process management, people management, support and development, recommendations for system changes to increase effectiveness and efficiency of processes, implementation of divisional plans and priorities at the team level and input into the establishment and implementation of team and team member goals and priorities
• Recruit, develop and retain highly cohesive and motivated team, evaluating individual and team performance, conducting annual staff performance appraisals
• Deliver timely positive and constructive feedback to team members and the implementation of the annual performance and talent review process
• Results focused in promoting continuous improvements finding the right balance between quality and quantity of underwriting
• Build relationships with key brokerage firms and internal distribution partners, coach team to do the same
• Partner with leaders in underwriting and Ind Insurance to meet strategic goals
• Focus on clear and timely communication with underwriting team, leadership, and both internal and external partners
• Manage and support cross-functional projects, that contribute to department, division, and corporate goals

What you will bring:

• College or University degree or equivalent relevant experience
• 5+ years of Individual Insurance knowledge and demonstrated underwriting experience
• Knowledge of individual products and underwriting policies, procedures, workflow and admin systems
• Proven skills in leadership and employee development
• Ability to negotiate and thrive in cross-functional environment
• Appreciation of the complexities of the Individual marketplace and competition (MGA and WFG)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving ability
• Excellent written, verbal and product knowledge skills, ability to impart knowledge to others work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and consult regularly with Chief Underwriter
• Proactive and service orientated, results focused with a sense of urgency
• FLMI / FALU designation or currently working towards

What's in it for you:

• A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
• Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
• An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
• Immediate enrollment in the company's pension program with employer matching
• Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
• Tuition support and specialized program assistance
• A company subsidized cafeteria with a variety of daily options
• Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
• Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

• Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)

To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.
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