Director, New Business & Underwriting at iA American

Job DescriptionDirector New Business and UnderwritingBuild the future with usAre you driven by helping people achieve financial security and eager to contribute to a company that helps clients feel confident about their future As a Director New Business and Underwriting you will play a key role in leading underwriting strategy and ensuring efficient new business operations.What youll accomplish with usAs aDirector New Business and Underwriting youll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:Oversee strategy and operations for New Business Policy Issue and UnderwritingCollaborate with Sales Actuarial Reinsurance and Executive teams.Lead and develop managers and staff for high performance.Drive digital transformation and process optimization.Ensure regulatory compliance and resolve complex issuesWhat could accelerate your success in this roleWere looking for someone who:Is known for strategic thinking: The ability to set direction anticipate challenges and drive operational improvements.Works effectively with executive leadership cross-functional teams and external partners.Demonstrates a strong ability to lead and mentor fostering high performance accountability and continuous improvement among managers and staff.Responds well to industry changes regulatory updates and evolving business needs.Has a minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership in insurance operations with strong expertise in new business and underwriting.Why youll love working with usA work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;A healthy safe fair and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;The opportunity to work in a hybrid environment supported by flexibility and access to inspiring and innovative workspaces;Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance vacation and wellness/personal development days telemedicine employee and family assistance program performance bonus discounts on iA products and much more!Apply now and get ahead of your career where your talent really belongs! Still unsure about applyingAt iA we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you go ahead and apply your place might be with us and we want to get to know you!Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.CompanyAmerican-Amicable Life Insurance Company of TexasPosting End DateAbout usAmerican Amicable is a part of iA Financial Group one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in North America. Our headquarters is in Waco TX. Tracing its roots back to 1910 the American-Amicable Life Insurance Company of Texas is a progressive special markets insurer. The Company offers innovative life insurance and annuity products developed to target the individual needs of protection wealth creation and estate preservation.iA Financial Group is the fourth largest life and health insurance company in Canada and offers a wide range of products for all stages of life and to meet the needs of clients across its vast sales network. Founded in 1892 iA Financial Groups stability and solidity make it an employer of choice that invests in its employees and their development over the long term. Our CEO Denis Ricard won #1 Insurance CEO in Canada from Glassdoor!Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At iA American we support and celebrate diversity. We strive to provide a workplace that is recognized as inclusive for all regardless of ethnic origin nationality language religious beliefs gender sexual orientation age marital status family situation or physical or mental disability.Please note that if you need help or assistance to make the recruitment process more accessible for you please contact us. Someone from our team will be happy to assist you.Required Experience:Director Key Skills C#,Apache Web Server,Credit,Food & Beverage,Biology Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1