At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. We're a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow.
Requirements
- 15+ years as professional underwriter, with 5 years of proven leadership
- Deep understanding of the market, awareness of trends and emerging risks, and leading the team to deliver a client-first solution in a fast-paced and complex environment
- Expertise in compliance, claims, rescission, fraud, and legal implications associated with underwriting
- Expert knowledge in all aspects of risk assessment: medical, non-medical, foreign travel, financial underwriting principals
- Proven leadership and or mentorship experience in developing underwriters, especially in the Advanced Markets space.
- Exceptional analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills
- A sense of urgency, curiosity with a client-first mindset
- Collaborative to forge partnerships with Advisor and Distribution teams, and internal Equitable teams
- Leads team to drive toward client-focused outcomes with an ability to identify and appropriately mitigate risks in a multi-market/segment business
- Has an entrepreneurial spirit and possesses strong communication skills with confidence to engage with internal and external partners
- Self-sufficient and resourceful leader who demonstrates flexibility and efficient time management skills
- Strong presentation and influencing skills with the ability to represent our underwriting expertise and build trusted relationships
- Mentor, develop, and inspire less experienced underwriters, ensuring continuity of expertise and readiness of future talent
- Thrives in a rapidly changing environment, ability to pivot quickly and expertly, results focused in promoting continuous improvements
- Ability to navigate well across a cross-functional business
- FLMI / FALU designation or currently working towards
- College or University degree or equivalent experience
Benefits
- Incentive pay
- Annual salary reviews
- Employer-paid benefits and pension matching
- Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each year
- Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach
