[Hiring] Senior Underwriting Consultant @Gen Re Corporation

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Underwriting Consultant to play a pivotal role in advancing our Canadian Life & Health reinsurance business. Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will be entrusted with evaluating complex facultative risks—particularly large and high-net-worth cases—while delivering exceptional service to our clients.

This is more than a technical underwriting role. It is an opportunity to shape market presence, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and grow into broader strategic leadership responsibilities over time.

• Underwriting Excellence
  • Evaluate facultative cases—with a focus on large and complex risks—applying sound medical, financial, and non-medical underwriting judgment
  • Ensure timely turnaround aligned with client service commitments
• Client Partnership and Market Impact
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing technical expertise, thoughtful insights, and responsive support
  • Build and sustain strong relationships through regular communication and in-person visits
  • Represent Gen Re at industry conferences, client meetings, and underwriting forums
• Strategic Contribution
  • Contribute to initiatives that enhance underwriting practices, operational efficiency, and enterprise risk management
  • Track emerging industry trends and share insights with senior leadership to inform strategy
  • Play an active role in strengthening Gen Re’s profile and value proposition in the Canadian marketplace
• Collaboration and Leadership
  • Partner cross-functionally with Actuarial, Marketing, and Operations teams on projects and client initiatives
  • Support contestable claims review when required
  • Share insights from client interactions and contribute to internal knowledge development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of life underwriting experience, including large case underwriting
• Strong expertise in medical, financial, and non-medical risk assessment
• Approval authority up to $5 million
• Experience with critical illness and disability underwriting is highly valued
• University degree (business, finance, economics, or related discipline preferred)
• FLMI, AALU, or FALU designation (completed or in progress), or a commitment to professional development
• Exceptional judgment and a track record of delivering high-quality underwriting decisions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Self-directed, resourceful, and highly organized with excellent prioritization skills
• Proven ability to build credibility and trust with clients and colleagues at all levels
• High integrity and a strong alignment with Gen Re’s values and standards

Requirements

• Fluency in English is required; French is an asset

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibility
• Opportunity to grow into broader strategic leadership within a globally respected organization
• Salary Range: 120,000.00 - 145,000.00 CAD