Underwriting Director - Life and Health

We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Director to play a pivotal role in advancing our Canadian Life & Health reinsurance business. Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will be entrusted with evaluating complex facultative risks—particularly large and high-net-worth cases—while delivering exceptional service to our clients.

This is more than a technical underwriting role. It is an opportunity to shape market presence, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and grow into broader strategic leadership responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities include:

Underwriting Excellence

• Evaluate facultative cases—with a focus on large and complex risks—applying sound medical, financial, and non-medical underwriting judgment
  
• Ensure timely turnaround aligned with client service commitments

Client Partnership and Market Impact

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing technical expertise, thoughtful insights, and responsive support
  
• Build and sustain strong relationships through regular communication and in-person visits
  
• Represent Gen Re at industry conferences, client meetings, and underwriting forums
  

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to initiatives that enhance underwriting practices, operational efficiency, and enterprise risk management
  
• Track emerging industry trends and share insights with senior leadership to inform strategy
  
• Play an active role in strengthening Gen Re’s profile and value proposition in the Canadian marketplace
  

Collaboration and Leadership

• Partner cross-functionally with Actuarial, Marketing, and Operations teams on projects and client initiatives
  
• Support contestable claims review when required
  
• Share insights from client interactions and contribute to internal knowledge development
  

Experience and Expertise

• 10+ years of life underwriting experience, including large case underwriting
  
• Strong expertise in medical, financial, and non-medical risk assessment
  
• Approval authority of $10 million
  
• Experience with critical illness and disability underwriting is highly valued

Credentials and Development

• University degree (business, finance, economics, or related discipline preferred)
  
• FLMI, AALU, or FALU designation (completed or in progress), or a commitment to professional development
  

Core Competencies

• Exceptional judgment and a track record of delivering high-quality underwriting decisions
  
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to diverse audiences
  
• Self-directed, resourceful, and highly organized with excellent prioritization skills
  
• Proven ability to build credibility and trust with clients and colleagues at all levels
  
• High integrity and a strong alignment with Gen Re’s values and standards
  
• Additional Requirements
  
• Fluency in English is required; French is an asset
  

Compensation and Growth

We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibility, along with the opportunity to grow into broader strategic leadership within a globally respected organization.