Manager, Underwriting in Winnipeg

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving profitable growth and developing people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, innovation, and strong relationships are key? If so, we would like to meet you. We're looking for a dynamic Manager, National Accounts Underwriting to lead a team of talented underwriters supporting some of our largest and most complex Workplace Benefits customers. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on customer retention, profitable growth, and underwriting excellence while helping shape the future of our National Accounts portfolio.

What you will do:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of underwriters, promoting strong risk selection, operational excellence, retention and profitable growth.
• Support retention, growth and profitability of the National Accounts portfolio through disciplined underwriting leadership, sound risk assessment, and strong business decision-making.
• Provide direction and exercise judgement on complex cases, helping underwriters balance customer needs, risk considerations, and profitability objectives.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with consultants and Business Development partners to influence outcomes and navigate difficult renewal discussions.
• Analyze market and competitor trends to identify opportunities, improve decision-making, and inform underwriting practices.
• Support National Accounts initiatives and work with cross-functional teams to advance business objectives.
• Champion operational excellence and innovation by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, and improve team effectiveness.
• Promote sound risk management practices and support the consistent application of underwriting policies and governance.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in group benefits or related field.
• Professional designations such as CPA, MBA, and/or FCIA are considered an asset.
• University degrees in Business / Commerce, Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related field are considered an asset.
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to step into a people leadership role.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, influencing, organization and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to identify, assess, understand and mitigate insurance risks in a complex business environment.
• A customer-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering outstanding service and business results.
• The ability to collaborate effectively across a matrix organization and build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Expertise in underwriting practices and policy, with a clear understanding of the relationship between underwriting discipline and retention and sustainable profitability.
• Bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve customers with French and English-speaking needs.

Additional Information:

• Reliability Status Security Clearance – this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment.
• This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada website.
• The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.
• Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Montreal, Toronto, London, Winnipeg.
• The base salary for this position is between $96,200 - $146,200 annually.

What we offer:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.