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Underwriting Director - Life and Health

June 2, 2026

<img src="https://genre.csod.com/clientimg/genre/jobAdUploads/Header%20for%20Job%20Advertisement_Gen%20Re.jpg" alt="" style=""><h2 style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Shape Your Future With Us</h2>General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of <a href="http://berkshirehathaway.com/">Berkshire Hathaway Inc.</a>, is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of <a href="http://www.genre.com/contactus/?c=n" style="text-align: justify;">38 offices</a>, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.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. This role offers flexibility, with the option to work remotely or from our Canadian office location. Preference will be given to those candidates in the Toronto or Kitchener-Waterloo areas. Role DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Underwriting Director to play a pivotal role in advancing our Canadian Life & Health reinsurance business. Reporting to the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will be entrusted with evaluating complex facultative risks—particularly large and high-net-worth cases—while delivering exceptional service to our clients.This is more than a technical underwriting role. It is an opportunity to shape market presence, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and grow into broader strategic leadership responsibilities over time.Responsibilities include:Underwriting Excellence <ul><li>Evaluate facultative cases—with a focus on large and complex risks—applying sound medical, financial, and non-medical underwriting judgment </li><li>Ensure timely turnaround aligned with client service commitments</li></ul>Client Partnership and Market Impact <ul><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by providing technical expertise, thoughtful insights, and responsive support </li><li>Build and sustain strong relationships through regular communication and in-person visits </li><li>Represent Gen Re at industry conferences, client meetings, and underwriting forums </li></ul>Strategic Contribution <ul><li>Contribute to initiatives that enhance underwriting practices, operational efficiency, and enterprise risk management </li><li>Track emerging industry trends and share insights with senior leadership to inform strategy </li><li>Play an active role in strengthening Gen Re’s profile and value proposition in the Canadian marketplace </li></ul>Collaboration and Leadership<ul><li>Partner cross-functionally with Actuarial, Marketing, and Operations teams on projects and client initiatives </li><li>Support contestable claims review when required </li><li>Share insights from client interactions and contribute to internal knowledge development </li></ul>Role Qualifications and ExperienceExperience and Expertise <ul><li>10+ years of life underwriting experience, including large case underwriting </li><li>Strong expertise in medical, financial, and non-medical risk assessment </li><li>Approval authority of $10 million </li><li>Experience with critical illness and disability underwriting is highly valued</li></ul>Credentials and Development<ul><li>University degree (business, finance, economics, or related discipline preferred) </li><li>FLMI, AALU, or FALU designation (completed or in progress), or a commitment to professional development </li></ul>Core Competencies <ul><li>Exceptional judgment and a track record of delivering high-quality underwriting decisions </li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to diverse audiences </li><li>Self-directed, resourceful, and highly organized with excellent prioritization skills </li><li>Proven ability to build credibility and trust with clients and colleagues at all levels </li><li>High integrity and a strong alignment with Gen Re’s values and standards </li><li>Additional Requirements </li><li>Fluency in English is required; French is an asset </li></ul>Compensation and GrowthWe offer a competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibility, along with the opportunity to grow into broader strategic leadership within a globally respected organization. Salary Range120,000.00 - 140,000.00 CAD We offer a competitive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibility, along with the opportunity to grow into broader strategic leadership within a globally respected organization. Our Corporate Headquarters AddressGeneral Reinsurance Corporation 400 Atlantic Street, 9th Floor Stamford, CT 06901 (US)At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation's continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability , marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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