Director, Group Underwriting

1 week ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Reinsurance Group of America Full time


Reporting to the Assistant Vice President Group Underwriting, the Director will be a key member of RGA's Group Reinsurance team focused on excellent client service and building a strong and profitable portfolio of Group reinsurance.

The incumbent will be responsible for the deployment of a full-service offering to their designated clients. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong client and prospect relationships.

As part of their activities, the Director of Group Underwriting will provide all the necessary group underwriting support to clients as well as sound advice to support the client's objectives.

The incumbent thrives on multi-tasking, being involved in a broad range of responsibilities, and is recognized as an expert, participating in industry committees and various projects.

As part of a creative, dynamic, and client-focusedteam, the incumbent will be exposed to a variety of projects that will capitalize on their innovative and analytic mindset.

This role is a

hybrid opportunity

open to

Montreal or Toronto
Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
Build and maintain successful and lasting relationships with key counterparts at insurers.
Provide advice and support to clients on group underwriting practices and pricing of complex quotes, including experience analysis review and quote strategy
Respond to client requests in a proactive, professional and timely manner

Support and assist client companies over the whole range of group underwriting activities including, but not limited to, contract review, group underwriting manual, exceptions to reinsurance terms.


Lead group underwriting audits of client companies:
Prepare the group underwriting audit report in a timely manner
Ensure that internal auditing guidelines are respected
Present audit findings to client companies in such a way that there is significant value to both the client and RGA
Develop and implement a collaborative action plan following audits
Maintain and improve the audit guidelines, tools and procedures
Develop and deliver case study and training sessions for client companies
Lead the development and realization of industry group benefit surveys
Keep up to date with group benefit and underwriting trends
Actively involved with industry associations and groups
Requirements

Education and Experience:

Required:
College diploma / University degree or equivalent working experience in a related field such as mathematics, finance, commerce, business
Bilingual, English and French, spoken and written*7+ years of direct group underwriting experience with proficient knowledge of:

small and large group new business and renewal underwriting
underwriting groups from various industries and provinces
complexity of the various funding arrangements used in the Canadian group market.

Strong understanding of the Canadian Group benefits market
Extensive group underwriting knowledge and experience
A demonstrated commitment to expanding knowledge and understanding of the industry by holding or studying for -FLMI, HIA, GBA, CEBS or actuarial
Reinsurance experience/knowledge, an asset
Strong computer skills especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Willing to travel as required (15-25%)

Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of group insurance products
Strong technical, analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend solutions
Excellent presentation skills
Strong writing, listening and verbal communication skills
Decisive with the ability to make tough decisions, with limited information, and challenge appropriately
Creative and flexible while showing good judgment
Sense of organization and detail oriented
Self-managing with the ability to take initiative
Results oriented and able to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple activities
An eagerness to learn different aspects of group insurance
Good team spirit with high level of energy
Courteous and professional at all times
*English is required for this position as the vast majority of the work is performed for clients outside of Quebec and all throughout Canada

RGA aims to create a culture where individuals are valued, feel a sense of belonging and are respected for their differences.

- a workplace where all employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential. RGA Canada, a member of an International Group, offers a challenging work environment.
Visit the RGA Canada Internet Site at

for more information about us
Company Overview

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

(

NYSE:
RGA ) is one of the largest global life and health reinsurance companies. With headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, RGA supports clients and partners around the world through innovative approaches and customized solutions.
Founded in 1973, RGA celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023.
We are the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related reinsurance solutions.

Our core products and services include life reinsurance, living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, health reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting, and product development.

RGA ranks #257 on the 2024

Fortune

500 list. The list ranks U.S.-based companies by total revenue.
RGA has been named to

Fortune

magazine's 2023 and 2024 lists of the World's Most Admired Companies.
RGA in Canada has been selected as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2024

RGA has approximately $3.5 trillion of life reinsurance in force and assets of $87.4 billion as of September 30, 2023.

RGA aims


to evolve RGA workplaces and the communities in which RGA has a presence, into more diverse, equitable and inclusive environments.


We will create a culture where individuals are valued, feel a sense of belonging, and are respected for their differences – a workplace where all employees are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

Our individual, social, economic, and cultural identities shape and influence our experiences and perspectives.

Therefore, to do our best work RGA will ensure diversity in our workforce across the various dimensions of social, interpersonal, and cultural identity - and by practicing inclusivity in how we work with one another.

Inclusion in our workplace is a step towards our purpose of

making financial protection accessible to all .

RGA supports hybrid and flexible ways of working and would welcome a discussion on how it can balance what is important to you with business requirements during the recruitment process.

RGA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including a range benefits and flexible plans. Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location.

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