Senior Underwriting Consultant – Underwriting Claims, Risk Management

Sun Life

Senior Consultant responsible for underwriting claims and risk management with Sun Life. Collaborating across teams to drive innovation and improve risk assessment.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeWaterloo • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$128,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Underwriting Rules Engine management, data analysis, and analytical model development, with a strong focus on underwriting innovation and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in advanced Excel and Tableau for reporting and analysis, with a commitment to continuous improvement in underwriting processes.

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Underwriting Rules Engine ManagementData AnalysisAnalytical Model DevelopmentCertified Professional Underwriter (FALU)Bilingual (French, English)

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisUnderwriting ExperienceAnalytical Model DevelopmentAdvanced Excel SkillsTableau

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Professional Underwriter (FALU)

Industry Keywords

Life UnderwritingCritical Illness UnderwritingStraight Through UnderwritingProtective Value StudiesUnderwriting Innovation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, maintain and enhance the rules in the Underwriting Rules Engine (URE)
Prepare reports and analyze underwriting data to identify opportunities to improve Straight Through Underwriting
Support the development of analytical underwriting models by acting as a subject matter expert
Conduct protective value studies to monitor the performance of the analytical models
Participate in or lead projects to drive underwriting innovation by collaborating cross functionally
Training and support of underwriting operations as it relates to the tools developed by our team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience/familiarity with Tableau, advanced Excel skills and an interest/background in data analysis
At least five years of life and critical illness underwriting experience with current authority
Exhibit a strong interest in the future of underwriting and underwriting innovation
Be a Certified Professional Underwriter with a FALU designation or working to achieve the designation
Strong analytical and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and make decisions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bilingualism (French, English) is required for Quebec only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension Plan participation starts immediately
Stock Ownership Program gives you the chance to invest in Sun Life and get a company match
Paid vacation based on experience
5 Care Days available for self-care or care of others
10 Sick Days to support your well-being
Our unique Sabbatical Program gives you the opportunity to take up to 6 weeks off, every five years