Manager of Underwriting

565 Benefits by Design • toronto, on • Posted July 09, 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a Manager of Underwriting to join our Benefits by Design team in Kingston, Ottawa, or Toronto. The Manager of Underwriting is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the underwriting process for group insurance products within the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the underwriting process for group benefits products such as group health, life, disability, and other related coverages.
  • Ensure that all applications are evaluated and analyzed using underwriting guidelines, policies, and principles to ensure profitability and competitiveness of the block as a whole.
  • Work with the team to evaluate the risk associated with group insurance applications.
  • Review and analyze group data, claims history, medical information, and other relevant factors to determine appropriate coverage levels and premium rates.
  • Collaborate with carriers to set competitive and sustainable premium rates for group benefit p...