Director, National Field Underwriting
EquitableOntario, Canada
Posted February 25, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Equitable, a division of Equitable Holdings, Inc., is a leading U.S. financial services firm providing comprehensive life insurance, retirement, and advisory solutions to individuals, families, and small businesses. Founded in 1859, the company blends a long-standing heritage of financial stewardship with modern expertise to help clients secure their financial well-being through tailored advice, protection, and retirement strategies. Its portfolio includes Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company, Equitable Financial Life Insurance Company of America, Equitable Distributors, and Equitable Advisors, all regulated by FINRA and SIPC. Equitable distinguishes itself by combining deep industry experience with a client-centric approach that emphasizes long-term financial security.
Job Description
We're a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. As a Director, National Field Underwriting, you will bridge underwriting, distribution, and client engagement to deliver advanced medical and financial underwriting support directly in the field. You will act as a trusted advisor to partners, wholesalers, and clients, providing pre-sale underwriting guidance and supporting sophisticated client strategies.
Requirements
- 15+ years Underwriting experience
- Exceptional background and understanding of UHNW client, advisor, professional advice framework
- Expert knowledge/experience in all aspects of risk assessment: medical, non-medical, foreign travel, financial underwriting principals
- Expert knowledge of retention management
- Expert knowledge of the reinsurance marketplace
- Meets field expectations for competitive underwriting decisions
- Drives outcomes through a client-first mindset
- In the process of obtaining or holding FALU, FLMI, and ACS certifications.
Benefits
- Incentive pay
- Annual salary reviews
- Employer-paid benefits
- Pension matching
- Competitive vacation
- One paid volunteer day each year
- Healthy work-life balance
- Employee wellness programs