Gen Re currently offers an excellent opportunity for an Underwriting Director to work in the Gen Re Life and Health operations based in our Toronto office. Thisrole offers flexibility, with the option to work remotely or from our Canadianoffice location. Preference will be given to those candidates in the Toronto or Kitchener-Waterloo areas.

Role Description

Weare seeking an experienced Underwriting Director to play a pivotal rolein advancing our Canadian Life & Health reinsurance business. Reporting tothe Chief Underwriting Officer, you will be entrusted with evaluating complexfacultative risks-particularly large and high-net-worth cases-while deliveringexceptional service to our clients.

Thisis more than a technical underwriting role. It is an opportunity to shapemarket presence, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and growinto broader strategic leadership responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities include:

UnderwritingExcellence

• Evaluate facultative cases-with a focus on large and complex risks-applying sound medical, financial, and non-medical underwriting judgment
• Ensure timely turnaround aligned with client service commitments

ClientPartnership and Market Impact

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing technical expertise, thoughtful insights, and responsive support
• Build and sustain strong relationships through regular communication and in-person visits
• Represent Gen Re at industry conferences, client meetings, and underwriting forums

StrategicContribution

• Contribute to initiatives that enhance underwriting practices, operational efficiency, and enterprise risk management
• Track emerging industry trends and share insights with senior leadership to inform strategy
• Play an active role in strengthening Gen Re's profile and value proposition in the Canadian marketplace

Collaboration and Leadership

• Partner cross-functionally with Actuarial, Marketing, and Operations teams on projects and client initiatives
• Support contestable claims review when required
• Share insights from client interactions and contribute to internal knowledge development

Role Qualifications and Experience

Experience and Expertise

• 10+ years of life underwriting experience, including large case underwriting
• Strong expertise in medical, financial, and non-medical risk assessment
• Approval authority of $10 million
• Experience with critical illness and disability underwriting is highly valued

Credentials and Development

• University degree (business, finance, economics, or related discipline preferred)
• FLMI, AALU, or FALU designation (completed or in progress), or a commitment to professional development

CoreCompetencies

• Exceptional judgment and a track record of delivering high-quality underwriting decisions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Self-directed, resourceful, and highly organized with excellent prioritization skills
• Proven ability to build credibility and trust with clients and colleagues at all levels
• High integrity and a strong alignment with Gen Re's values and standards
• AdditionalRequirements
• Fluency in English is required; French is an asset

Compensation and Growth

Weoffer a competitive compensation package aligned with experience andresponsibility, along with the opportunity to grow into broader strategicleadership within a globally respected organization.

Salary Range
120,000.00 - 140,000.00 CAD
Weoffer a competitive compensation package aligned with experience andresponsibility, along with the opportunity to grow into broader strategicleadership within a globally respected organization.

Our Corporate Headquarters Address

General Reinsurance Corporation
400 Atlantic Street, 9th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901 (US)