About this role

Reporting to the VP, Head of Group Reinsurance Plus, this is a strategic, high-visibility leadership role shaping the future of GRP Underwriting.
Set the strategic direction, performance standards, and operational excellence of GRP’s Underwriting and Shared Services organization.
Oversee teams responsible for underwriting the full GRP product portfolio including Life, Disability, and Supplemental Health products.
Ensure disciplined risk management, profitable growth, and delivery of best-in-class underwriting services to GRP’s reinsurance clients.
Build and lead a high-performing, future-ready organization through workforce planning, organizational design, talent development, and succession planning.

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional designation preferred.
10+ years of underwriting experience in group life and disability products; reinsurance experience strongly preferred.
Proven leadership in managing underwriting teams and cross-functional business initiatives.
Demonstrated executive presence and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Expertise in underwriting governance, pricing protocols, and quality management.
Exceptional presentation, communication, collaboration, negotiation, change management and relationship management skills.
Willingness to travel as required (up to 20%)

AVP, Head of Underwriting & Shared Services

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