About the role

VP leading underwriting strategy, client partnerships, and high-performing teams for RGA Canada’s life reinsurance business. Advancing risk assessment and underwriting excellence across the Canadian market.

Responsibilities

Lead RGA Canada’s underwriting function and provide strategic direction to the underwriting team
Establish and implement the underwriting philosophy and best practices for RGA Canada
Direct underwriting activities to ensure consistent, high-quality risk assessment and underwriting excellence
Authorize exceptions to underwriting philosophy and practices while balancing risk management, client needs, and business objectives
Develop and manage strategic client relationships and tailored underwriting solutions
Communicate underwriting decisions and advise on complex underwriting matters and risk selection trends
Oversee client audits, exception management programs, and special underwriting initiatives
Lead and promote RGA Canada’s Strategic Underwriting Program
Provide leadership and oversight, including talent acquisition, performance management, coaching, succession planning, and employee development
Represent RGA Canada through industry associations, committees, conferences, and client forums
Contribute to RGA Canada’s leadership team by developing and executing business plans and coordinating cross-functional initiatives
Ensure the underwriting function supports RGA Canada’s strategic priorities and objectives

Bachelor’s degree in Arts or Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent relevant work experience
Demonstrated underwriting leadership experience
Strong knowledge of the Canadian life insurance and/or reinsurance market
15+ years of underwriting experience in the life insurance or reinsurance industry, including experience in the Canadian market
7+ years of leadership experience, including leading and developing high-performing teams
Deep technical underwriting expertise
Strong understanding of risk selection principles and underwriting practices
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted underwriting advisor
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, senior leaders, and industry stakeholders
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to lead change, influence outcomes, and collaborate across functions
Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills
FALU, FLMI, CLU, ACS, or other relevant industry designations preferred
Ability to underwrite and communicate effectively in both English and French preferred
English required for regular communication with English-speaking internal partners, stakeholders, and clients outside Quebec

Annual bonus plan
Eligibility for a long-term equity incentive plan for certain positions
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Other employee benefits
Opportunities to gain knowledge and experience working with diverse colleagues around the world
Respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and pioneering thinking
Career development opportunities