Underwriter, Affinity Markets

Manulifes Affinity Underwriting team is looking for high-energy passionate customer-obsessed and creative individuals to join our world-class Underwriting team!

As an Underwriter in Affinity Markets you will have the privilege of working with varied distribution channels including National Accounts MGAs and Advisors. You will grow your skills and career through our best-in-class onboarding experience ongoing learning opportunities and individual development planning.

*This is a work from home position and we are open to candidates in any Canadian province.

Position Responsibilities:

• Select & classify risks according toManulifes philosophy and standards.

• Provide excellent customer service and build positive relationships with all internal & external clients.

• Compliance with all legislation and consumer regulation as they apply to risk classification privacy and disclosure.

• Identify and provide solutions to work related problems and procedures.

• Ensure team goals are met at all times and promote an atmosphere of confidence and trust with all customers to facilitate acceptance of decisions.

• Be on the lookout for trends and changes in medicine knowledge of human anatomy medical terminology diseases tests and modes of treatment.

• Putting our customers first by being committed to finding the right solutions and going the extra mile because its the right thing to do.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated professional experience as a life insurance underwriter.

• Approval limit of at least 1.5 million in life insurance $100000 in critical illness insurance (CI) and $10000 disability insurance (DI).

• Continuous learning mindset and general awareness of current events financial industry issues and trends.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to define research and solve problems.

• Exemplary customer service skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to understand preserve and apply current technical information to everyday work problems.

• Demonstrated knowledge of pricing tools systems and processes as well as your ability to articulate the underlying principles and philosophies.

• Organized with great attention to detail.

• Adaptable and flexible in the face of change.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working towards or completion of insurance-related courses such as LOMA and/or FALU FLMI and ACS designations.

• A university or college degree in a related discipline is considered an asset.

• Bilingual (French & English) an asset If in Québec the successful candidate must communicate in English and French to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us visit is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment retention advancement and compensation and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race ancestry place of origin colour ethnic origin citizenship religion or religious beliefs creed sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions) sexual orientation genetic characteristics veteran status gender identity gender expression age marital status family status disability or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process contact .

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Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge skills qualifications experience and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits including health dental mental health vision short- and long-term disability life and AD&D insurance coverage adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays vacation personal and sick days and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S. please contact for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.