Director, Global High Net Worth, Underwriting

Job Description

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Help shape the future you want to see — and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. Position Responsibilities • Manage acquisition of reinsurance for large cases and all aspects of total line in close association with reinsurers. • Select and classify risk according to company philosophy and standards. • Participate in and provide a resource for projects in the Global High Net Worth Underwriting Department, and broader business unit where needed. • Be an information resource for underwriters at all levels. • Combine appropriate attention to established standards of turnaround with higher level of service and professionalism • Analyze and interpret medical, non-medical, and financial information. • Make decisions within approval limits. • Ensure that complete and appropriate underwriting requirements are obtained to appropriately assess risk • Manage referral/consultation process to ensure that timely and accurate decisions are provided • Manage mortality on preferred block of business, through flex guidelines to ensure pricing/mortality expectations are met • Ensure consistency and adherence to established departmental guidelines though referral process • Actively participate in the development, implementation and management of Global High Net Worth initiatives • Actively participate in the ongoing training and professional development of underwriting team • Act as resource/mentor to other members of the underwriting team, particularly at the consultant level • Champion appeals and business decisions in concert with the Chief Underwriter • Maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external partners • Manage mortality closely with direction from the medical team, technical consulting areas and management team. Show More