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Equitable CA

Advanced Markets Underwriting Director

NS, Canada

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Job details

Experience: A minimum of 10 years as an Individual Underwriter with Advanced Markets experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Feb 25, 2026

Original job description

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other.

The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes.

In this role, you will take case-level ownership of Advanced Markets files up to $200M, holistically assessing complex insurance structures, medical information, and financial scenarios to determine appropriate risk classifications. You will also serve as a mentor and informal leader within the Underwriting team, sharing expertise on advanced market cases and supporting the development and succession of critical technical knowledge. This position requires exceptional communication and case‑management skills, balancing a strong client‑focused approach with sound, risk‑appropriate underwriting decisions that maintain Equitable’s competitive position in the market.

Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

Work Arrangements: You will work from your home office 100% of the time. You may be required to be in-person at our office in Waterloo, ON or another assigned location within the Waterloo Region, on an as needed basis. Sales related roles may be required to travel based on the assignment.

What you’ll do:

Underwrite complex UHNW cases by reviewing and analyzing medical, personal, legal, and financial information, assessing risks on applications with face amounts up to $200M.
Deliver a high‑touch, concierge‑level experience to UHNW clients while ensuring underwriting decisions align with Equitable’s pricing and risk philosophy.
Build and maintain exceptional relationships with Advisors, their teams, and external professionals such as family office and client service teams.
Develop strong partnerships with Distribution and internal colleagues to support seamless, client‑focused underwriting outcomes.
Negotiate effectively with reinsurers, pricing, vendors, and internal partners to deliver competitive decisions and optimal solutions for the client, Equitable, and reinsurers.
Ensure timely turnaround and uphold service standards for all UHNW underwriting activities.
Act as a steward of the UHNW business by identifying risks, collaborating with senior leadership and technical experts, and ensuring sound risk assessment.
Partner with the Technical Risk Team, Compliance, Claims, Legal, and Operations on complex cases and specialized underwriting considerations.
Contribute to a positive team environment through active participation, knowledge sharing, mentorship, case clinics, and continuous development initiatives.
Monitor industry trends and evolving underwriting practices, sharing insights and recommendations with the Chief Underwriter and senior leadership..

What you’ll bring:

A minimum of 10 years as an Individual Underwriter with Advanced Markets experience
Deeply understands the market, has awareness of trends and emerging risks, and brings forward recommendations, helping to maintain profitable mortality & morbidity experience
Expertise in compliance, claims, rescission, fraud, and legal implications associated with underwriting
Expert knowledge/experience in all aspects of risk assessment: medical, non-medical, foreign travel, financial underwriting principals
Expert knowledge of retention management
Expert knowledge of the reinsurance marketplace
Delivers competitive underwriting decisions while balancing solid risk assessment
Ability to anticipate, negotiate, and drive outcomes through a client-first mindset
Proven leadership and or mentorship experience in developing underwriters, especially in the Large Case space.
Proficiency in assessing risk and applying guidelines in with exceptional analytical, judgement and problem-solving skills
Collaborative to forge partnerships with advisor and distribution teams,
Drive toward client-focused outcomes with an ability to identify and appropriately mitigate risks in a multi-market/segment business
Has an entrepreneurial spirit and possess the communication skills and confidence to engage with senior level clients and colleagues
Self-sufficient and resourceful professional who demonstrates flexibility and efficient time management skills
Strong presentation and influencing skills with the ability to represent our underwriting expertise and build trusted relationships
Mentor, develop, and inspire less experienced underwriters, ensuring continuity of expertise and readiness of future talent
Working toward or completion of FALU, FLMI, and ACS

What’s in it for you:

Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities
Total Rewards: Incentive pay, annual salary reviews, employer-paid benefits and pension matching
Time Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each year
Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach

At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help.

Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education. In addition to your salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance, plus a wide range of competitive benefits.

If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included.

Reports To: Underwriting and Claims Vice President
Department: Individual Insurance
Term: Permanent Full-Time

This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team.

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy.

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Responsibilities

The Advanced Markets Underwriting Director at Equitable CA will underwrite complex high-net-worth insurance cases, decide on risk classifications, and deliver a concierge-level experience to clients and advisors. The role also mentors underwriters and works with reinsurers and internal risk, compliance and claims teams.

Requirements

Candidates need at least 10 years as an individual underwriter with Advanced Markets experience, expert knowledge of risk assessment, retention and the reinsurance marketplace, and proven leadership or mentorship in Large Case underwriting. Working toward or completing FALU, FLMI and ACS is expected.

Skills

Advanced Markets underwriting
UHNW case underwriting
Large Case underwriting
Individual life insurance underwriting
Medical underwriting
Non-medical underwriting
Financial underwriting
Foreign travel risk assessment
Retention management
Reinsurance marketplace knowledge
Reinsurer negotiation
Pricing and risk philosophy
Mortality and morbidity analysis
Claims, rescission and fraud assessment
Compliance and legal considerations
Underwriting guidelines application
Analytical problem-solving
Judgment and decision-making
Mentorship and coaching
Advisor and distribution partnership
Executive communication
Presentation and influencing
Time management
FALU

Benefits

Incentive pay
Annual salary reviews
Employer-paid benefits
Pension matching
Competitive vacation
Paid volunteer day
Career growth and learning sessions
Discretionary annual incentive award

Keywords

Underwriting Director
Advanced Markets underwriting
UHNW underwriting
high net worth life insurance
large case underwriting
individual life insurance
risk assessment
medical underwriting
financial underwriting
retention management
reinsurance
mortality and morbidity
FALU
FLMI
ACS
underwriting mentorship
life insurance
Canada

Seniority

Senior

Perks

Generous paid time off
Retirement plan
Performance bonus

Licences and certifications

FALU
FLMI
ACS

Languages

English

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