Chief Underwriter

New Yesterday

Overview John Hancock is leading the transformation of what it means to own life insurance, as the only carrier offering a fully digitally enabled program across all insurance products, empowering customers with tools, resources, incentives, and rewards to live longer, healthier lives. We are committed to making the purchase process simpler, faster, and more customer-focused through aggressive digitization and the adoption of advanced technology. Over many years, John Hancock has a long history of industry leading underwriting and risk assessment expertise. Building on our strong foundation, we continue to expand our differentiation by exploring and adopting new digitization technology, innovative processes, and AI to transform the underwriting and purchase experience. Our Chief Underwriter role is critical in driving our reputation as a market leader in risk assessments, both in the current practice of underwriting and defining what it means to accelerate underwriting practices for the future. We are looking for a leader who has passion for the discipline and advancement of underwriting, someone who will continue to position John Hancock as a market leader in this space. We are proud and excited by how we have transformed underwriting, and we are seeking a Chief Underwriter who can continue to lead from the front on our journey. Position Responsibilities Lead with a drive for excellence, using expertise and risk insights to deliver winning, competitive offers that meet client needs and provide protective value. Establish and maintain underwriting guidelines, practices, and proprietary manuals; oversee underwriting audits and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Drive employee engagement and foster collaboration, building a best-in-class, growth-oriented, and inclusive underwriting organization. Lead recruiting, hiring, and professional development efforts to build and retain top underwriting talent. Manage and grow strategic relationships with distribution and reinsurance partners, ensuring ongoing alignment and innovation. Represent John Hancock in regulatory and technology forums, advocating for the organization and contributing to industry thought leadership (including participation in committees such as Global UW Risk, ACLI, AHOU & MIB Advisory, LIMRA Chief Underwriters). Partner across a matrixed organization—including New Business, Operations, Global Risk Management and external stakeholders—to drive operational efficiencies, competitive underwriting strategies, and superior client outcomes. Champion transformational initiatives in underwriting, such as Accelerated and Concierge Underwriting, digital health data integration, alternative evidence sources, and the use of digital workbenches and predictive models. Maintain an active presence within the industry as a recognized and sought-after opinion leader, contributing to John Hancock’s reputation as a market leader and visionary in underwriting. Required Qualifications 15+ years of executive leadership in a large, complex underwriting function, with a proven track record in both technical excellence and transformational initiatives (e.g., automated underwriting, accelerated decisioning, digital data ingestion). Expertise in life underwriting, rules engines, predictive models, and digital health data integration. Leadership capabilities to operate a top tier underwriting organization. Demonstrated strength in change management, communication, and fostering a culture of curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement. Strong collaborator with experience driving results across matrixed and cross-functional organizations, both internally and externally. Business acumen and strategic vision to anticipate market trends, competitor strategies, and evolving customer needs. Recognized industry reputation as a visionary, sought-after for insights and guidance by peers, regulators, and industry bodies – is known and maintains an active presence. Clear vision for what Underwriting of the Future looks like, can share a view on how to get there, and has the ambition to achieve it before anyone else. Acutely aware of competitors and market conditions to develop and maintain risk selection and criteria to support sound risk management. Ability to drive and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace as a business imperative. Fosters a growth mindset where employees raise the bar, make smart choices, and challenge the status quo. Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite http://www.manulife.com . Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente. Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajará con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptación razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la información que se haya compartido durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptación se almacenará y utilizará de manera congruente con las leyes y las políticas de Manulife/John Hancock correspondientes. Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a recruitment@manulife.com . Ubicación y modalidad Ubicación principal: Boston, Massachusetts Modalidades de Trabajo: Híbrido Rangos salariales y beneficios Se prevé que el rango salarial esté entre $211,600.00 USD - $393,500.00 USD. Si se está postulando para este puesto fuera de la ubicación principal, póngase en contacto con recruitment@manulife.com para conocer el rango salarial de su ubicación. El salario real variará según las condiciones locales del mercado, la geografía y los factores relacionados con el trabajo pertinentes, como conocimiento, habilidades, calificaciones, experiencia y educación/capacitación. Los empleados también tienen la oportunidad de participar en programas de incentivos y obtener una compensación de incentivos vinculada al desempeño comercial e individual. Manulife/John Hancock ofrece a los empleados aptos una amplia variedad de beneficios personalizables, entre ellos, beneficios de salud, odontológicos, de salud mental, oftalmológicos, por discapacidad a corto y a largo plazo, cobertura de seguro de vida y por muerte accidental y desmembramiento, adopción/subrogación y bienestar, y planes de ahorro para la jubilación (incluidos planes de ahorro 401(k) o de pensiones y un plan mundial de propiedad de acciones con contribuciones equivalentes del empleador) y recursos de asesoramiento y educación financiera. Nuestro generoso programa de días libres pagos en EE. UU. contempla hasta 11 días festivos, 3 días personales, 150 horas de vacaciones y 40 horas de licencia por enfermedad (o más cuando lo exija la ley) por año, y ofrecemos todos los tipos de licencias contempladas por la ley. Conozca sus derechos (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) Permiso Familiar y Médico Ley de Protección del Empleado contra el Examen Poligráfico (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf) Derecho al Trabajo Verificación Electrónica (E-Verify) Transparencia Salarial (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)
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Location:
Boston, MA, United States
Salary:
$200,000 - $250,000
Category:
Finance

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