Senior Life Underwriter

Jan 8, 2026

Medical Underwriting, Registered Nurse | RN
Remote

Employment Type:

Regular | Perm Employee

Schedule:

Full-time

Remote Status:

Remote

License:

Canada

Manulife

Medical Underwriting, Registered Nurse | RN
Remote

Employment Type:

Regular | Perm Employee

Schedule:

Full-time

Remote Status:

Remote

License:

Canada

Manulife’s underwriting team is renowned for thought leadership and innovative ways to underwrite complex files. We are looking for growth-minded, service-oriented underwriters to join our team. We offer industry-leading training and development and support our underwriting team with development opportunities within and beyond traditional underwriting roles. As a member of our exceptional Underwriting team, you’ll be part of shaping the future of insurance excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Conduct risk assessment and classification by Manulife’s philosophy and standards

  • Communicate and collaborate with sales and head office colleagues to provide the highest quality and competitive decisions to our customers

  • Maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external partners

  • Consistently deliver the best customer experience by making every interaction significant

  • Align with consumer laws and regulations regarding risk classification, confidentiality and disclosure

  • Identify and propose solutions to problems and procedures related to the underwriter’s work

Required Qualifications:

  • 3 + years of underwriting experience

  • $1,000,000+ Life signing authority

  • Sales and relationship-focused mindset with a drive for earning business and continuing to earn business in this competitive market

  • Working towards, or completion of FALU, FLMI and ACS designations

  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology including physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, imaging, diagnostic testing and treatments

  • Strong knowledge in how non-medical risks impact mortality, including hazardous occupations, sports, avocations and lifestyle

  • Experience with financial reports and training in anti-money laundering practices

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bilingualism (English and French) is a strong asset. If the successful candidate is in Québec, proficiency in both languages will be required to support clients from various provinces outside of Quebec.

  • 100,000+ CI authority

  • University or college degree in a related discipline such as medical, research or financial

  • Strong negotiation skills

  • Interest in representing the company via external presentations, panels, conferences, etc.

  • Experience in co-signing, referral reviews, mentoring, etc.

When you join our team:

  • We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

  • We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

  • As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit “>[email protected].

Referenced Salary Location

CAN, Nova Scotia – Full Time Remote

Working Arrangement

Remote

Salary range is expected to be between

$65,850.00 CAD – $109,750.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact “>[email protected] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.