Director, Underwriting Strategy and Planning

Working closely with the VP of Underwritingand Chief Underwriter the Director willhelp drive the ongoing development ofexisting tools such as AIDA (Artificial Intelligence Decision Algorithm) and ADAM (Anomaly Detection Adjudication Model)as well as helpidentifyadditionaluses of AI tools across claims and underwriting.

Beyond the Underwriting team this role collaborates with the Insurance Leadership TeamOperations Leadership Team Artificial Intelligence Teampricingand risk functions.

GeneralAccountabilities:

With a background in insuranceunderwriting actuarialor operationsbringstrategic thinking to the team by providing inputtobusiness planning and directionidentifyingfuturebusinessopportunitiesand driving the development of plans to achieveagreed upon key strategic initiatives with the leadership team and ensure focus aligns withIICAffinityand GBstrategic andmaintaina framework to implementtrackand report on the for providing updates and frequent reports to key stakeholders on the status and health of ongoing withadhocstrategic/transformationaltasks and priorities.

Job Requirements:

• Strongproblem solvingskills analytical skills &proficiencywith numbers including financial analysis.

• Financial Services Industryexperience;stronglife and healthinsurance knowledge preferred.

• Business Development skills: ability to think conceptually and creativelyregardingsolutions and opportunities

• Collaborative approach; ability to work through others and influence change;work across teams in the organization

• Excellent communication skills (written & oral) and advanced experience with presentation preparation

• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently; strong organizational skills; ability to plan forward and manage deadlines. Attention to detail.

• Demonstrated initiative willing to explore and drive changes to existing processes and reports.

Responsibilities:

• Bring Strategic thinking to the team by providing input to business planning and directionidentifyingfuture business opportunities and driving the development of plans to achieve agreed uponobjectives.

• Manage monthly reporting cycle updates for monthlybusinessandfinancereview weekly analysis of operational effectiveness.

• Establish key strategic initiatives with the leadership team and ensure focus aligns with IIC strategic priorities.

• Develop andmaintaina framework to implement track and report on the initiatives Responsible for providing updates and frequent reports to key stakeholders on the status and health of ongoing results tointernal and external stakeholders and leadership teams.

• Work across the operations team toidentifyresourcesrequiredto implementstrategic initiatives.

• SupportUnderwritingleadership team withadhocstrategic/transformationaltasks and priorities.

• As an informal leader within the business unit the manager is expected to help drive employee engagement

• Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces 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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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

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Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location please contact for the salary range for your location.

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.

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