Director,GlobalHighNetWorth,Underwriting

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Help shape the future you want to see — and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. **Position Responsibilities:** * Manage acquisition of reinsurance for large cases and all aspects of total line in close association with reinsurers. * Select and classify risk according to company philosophy and standards. * Participate in and provide a resource for projects in the Global High Net Worth Underwriting Department, and broader business unit where needed. * Be an information resource for underwriters at all levels. * Combine appropriate attention to established standards of turnaround with higher level of service and professionalism * Analyze and interpret medical, non-medical, and financial information. * Make decisions within approval limits. * Ensure that complete and appropriate underwriting requirements are obtained to appropriately assess risk * Manage referral/consultation process to ensure that timely and accurate decisions are provided * Manage mortality on preferred block of business, through flex guidelines to ensure pricing/mortality expectations are met * Ensure consistency and adherence to established departmental guidelines though referral process * Actively participate in the development, implementation and management of Global High Net Worth initiatives * Actively participate in the ongoing training and professional development of underwriting team * Act as resource/mentor to other members of the underwriting team, particularly at the consultant level * Champion appeals and business decisions in concert with the Chief Underwriter * Maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external partners * Manage mortality closely with direction from the medical team, technical consulting areas and management team. **Required Qualifications:** * Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience * Minimum