Associate Director, Underwriting

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers industry partners and government programs Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services including dental vision disability absence management life supplemental health medical stop-loss insurance and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.

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The opportunity: Are you a strategic underwriting leader who thrives in a collaborative high-impact environment We are seeking an Associate Director Underwriting for our Medical Stop Loss insurance this key leadership role youll lead a multi-site team of experienced Stop Loss underwriters. Youll work closely with the Director of Stop Loss Underwriting to drive new business strategies support pricing and product innovation and contribute to the success of our Stop Loss business at both regional and national levels.

Youll bring strong technical underwriting expertise and a natural ability to build relationshipsmost notably with our Stop Loss Sales. Actuarial and Advanced Analytics partnersto help shape the future of our business.

How you will contribute:

• Lead and support a high-performing team responsible for underwriting and selling profitable Stop Loss business.
• Partner with Actuarial Underwriting and Advanced Analytics leadership to design and execute strategies aligned with business goals.
• Build strong relationships with Sales and Distribution teams to support strategic growth and retention efforts.
• Hire develop and retain top underwriting talent; foster a culture of learning performance and accountability.
• Support in departmental and team projects
• Serve as a technical expert and advisor on complex underwriting cases.
• Drive consistency and compliance in underwriting practices and procedures.
• Support broker meetings and client engagements to help deliver Sun Lifes value proposition.
• Continuously evaluate and improve underwriting approaches through training quality reviews and feedback loops.
• Champion a high-performance culture through clear goals accountability and recognition.

What you will bring with you:

• Ability to work with a diverse range of people
• Bachelors degree preferred (or equivalent years of experience in the Stop Loss or related insurance industry)
• 510 years of underwriting experience with a focus on Stop Loss
• Proven leadership experiencepreferably managing underwriters or underwriting teams
• Experience navigating complex underwriting challenges and delivering strategic solutions
• A strong background in underwriting operations ideally within Stop Loss.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teams.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Confidence in negotiating and presenting at a senior level.

Salary:

$114300-$171500

At our company we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills qualifications experience education and geographic addition to your base salary this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

At Sun Life we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits including generous vacation and sick time market-leading paid family parental and adoption leave medical coverage company paid life and AD&D insurance disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. Were proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S. weve also been recognized as a Top 10 employer by the Boston Globes Top Places to Work for two years in a row. Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

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