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Vice-président(e), tarification / VP, Underwriting

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$213,050 – $266,300 a year
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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

RGA Canada est un chef de file reconnu du secteur canadien de la réassurance, réputé pour son expertise en tarification, son innovation et sa capacité à aider ses clients à atteindre leurs objectifs d’affaires. Le titulaire du poste contribue directement au succès de RGA Canada en favorisant l’excellence en tarification, en appuyant les objectifs de nos clients et en renforçant notre position de leader sur le marché.

La personne retenue dirigera la fonction de tarification de RGA Canada et assurera l’orientation stratégique de l’équipe, tout en agissant à titre de partenaire de confiance auprès des clients et des acteurs de l’industrie. Elle contribuera à définir la philosophie de tarification, à établir de solides relations avec les clients, à représenter RGA au sein de l’industrie et à diriger une équipe hautement performante de professionnels de la tarification. Elle fournira également des conseils d’expert sur les questions complexes liées à l’évaluation des risques ainsi que sur les tendances émergentes en matière de tarification.

Principales responsabilités

  • Définir les orientations stratégiques en matière de tarification et promouvoir les meilleures pratiques au sein de RGA Canada. Diriger et orienter les activités de l’équipe de tarification afin d’assurer une évaluation des risques uniforme et de grande qualité ainsi que l’excellence en matière de tarification. Autoriser les exceptions à la philosophie et aux pratiques de tarification de RGA, tout en conciliant une saine gestion des risques, les besoins des clients et les objectifs d’affaires.
  • Établir des partenariats stratégiques avec les clients en élaborant des solutions de tarification adaptées à leurs besoins et à leurs objectifs d’affaires. Communiquer efficacement les décisions en matière de tarification, fournir des conseils sur les dossiers complexes et les tendances en matière de sélection des risques, et superviser les audits auprès des clients, les programmes de gestion des exceptions ainsi que les initiatives spéciales de tarification.
  • Diriger et promouvoir le Programme de tarification stratégique de RGA Canada. Collaborer avec les clients afin d’élaborer des solutions adaptées qui favorisent l’excellence du service, l’efficacité opérationnelle et l’évolution de leurs besoins d’affaires.
  • Assurer le leadership et la supervision de l’équipe de tarification, notamment en matière d’acquisition de talents, de gestion du rendement, d’accompagnement, de planification de la relève et de développement des employés. Favoriser un environnement de travail positif, mobilisant et axé sur la haute performance, tout en accompagnant les employés et en soutenant leur développement professionnel.
  • Assurer le rayonnement de RGA Canada au sein de l’industrie par une participation active aux associations sectorielles, aux comités, aux conférences et aux forums clients. Faire rayonner l’expertise et le leadership de RGA Canada en partageant son savoir-faire, en contribuant à l’avancement des pratiques de l’industrie et en cultivant de solides relations avec les acteurs du secteur.
  • Contribuer activement, à titre de membre de l’équipe de direction de RGA Canada, à l’orientation et à la réalisation des priorités d’affaires de l’entreprise. Favoriser la collaboration entre les différents secteurs, appuyer les initiatives stratégiques et veiller à ce que la fonction de tarification contribue pleinement à l’atteinte des objectifs stratégiques de RGA Canada.

Qualifications, compétences et aptitudes requises

  • Baccalauréat dans un domaine pertinent ou combinaison équivalente de formation et d’expérience professionnelle.
  • Expérience démontrée en leadership dans le domaine de la tarification, accompagnée d’une solide connaissance du marché canadien de l’assurance-vie et/ou de la réassurance, ainsi que de la capacité à établir sa crédibilité auprès des clients et des acteurs de l’industrie.
  • Plus de 15 ans d’expérience en tarification dans le secteur de l’assurance-vie ou de la réassurance, y compris une expérience du marché canadien.
  • Plus de 7 ans d’expérience en leadership, notamment dans la direction et le développement d’équipes hautement performantes.
  • Expertise technique approfondie en tarification et excellente compréhension des principes d’évaluation et de sélection des risques ainsi que des pratiques de tarification.
  • Capacité démontrée à établir et à maintenir de solides relations avec les clients et à agir à titre de conseiller de confiance en matière de tarification.
  • Capacité démontrée à communiquer efficacement avec les clients, les membres de la haute direction et les acteurs de l’industrie.
  • Solides aptitudes en matière de réflexion stratégique, de résolution de problèmes et de prise de décisions.
  • Capacité démontrée à diriger le changement, à influencer les résultats et à collaborer efficacement avec différentes fonctions.
  • Excellentes aptitudes en présentation, en négociation et en gestion des relations.

Qualifications souhaitées (atouts)

  • Titres professionnels FALU, FLMI, CLU, ACS ou autres titres pertinents pour l’industrie.
  • Capacité à effectuer la tarification et à communiquer efficacement en français et en anglais, notamment pour examiner et évaluer des dossiers complexes dans les deux langues.
  • L’anglais est requis en raison de la nécessité de communiquer régulièrement avec des partenaires internes, des parties prenantes et des clients anglophones situés à l’extérieur du Québec.

RGA Canada is a recognized leader in the Canadian reinsurance industry, known for its underwriting expertise, innovation, and commitment to helping clients achieve their business objectives. This role plays a critical part in sustaining that leadership by advancing underwriting excellence, supporting client success, and contributing to the continued growth and reputation of RGA Canada.

The successful candidate will lead RGA Canada's underwriting function, providing strategic direction to the underwriting team while serving as a trusted partner to clients and industry stakeholders. They will help shape the underwriting philosophy, foster strong client relationships, represent RGA within the industry, and lead a high-performing team of underwriting. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance on complex risk assessment matters and emerging underwriting trends.

Principal Duties

  • Establishes and implements the underwriting philosophy and best practices for RGA Canada. Leads and directs the activities of the underwriting team, ensuring consistent, high-quality risk assessment and underwriting excellence. Exercises authority to make exceptions to RGA's underwriting philosophy and practices, balancing sound risk management, client needs, and relationship objectives.
  • Develops and manages strategic client relationships by identifying underwriting solutions that address client needs and support their business objectives. Effectively communicates underwriting decisions, provides guidance on complex underwriting matters and risk selection trends, and oversees client audits, exception management programs, and special underwriting initiatives.
  • Leads and promotes RGA Canada's Strategic Underwriting Program. Collaborates with clients to develop tailored solutions that support service excellence, operational efficiency, and evolving business requirements.
  • Provides leadership and oversight to the underwriting team, including talent acquisition, performance management, coaching, succession planning, and employee development. Fosters a positive, engaged, and high-performing work environment while mentoring employees and supporting their professional growth.
  • Represents RGA Canada within the underwriting community through active participation in industry associations, committees, conferences, and client forums. Promotes RGA Canada's expertise and leadership position by sharing expertise, contributing thought leadership, and fostering strong industry relationships.
  • Contributes actively as a member of the RGA Canada leadership team in developing and executing business plans, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring alignment across departments. Promotes effective communication and collaboration across the organization while ensuring the underwriting function supports and advances RGA Canada's strategic priorities and objectives.

Required Qualifications Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent related work experience
  • Demonstrated underwriting leadership experience, with strong knowledge of the Canadian life insurance and/or reinsurance market and the ability to establish credibility with clients and industry stakeholders.
  • 15+ years of underwriting experience within the life insurance or reinsurance industry, including experience in the Canadian market.
  • 7+ years of leadership experience, including leading and developing high-performing teams.
  • Deep technical underwriting expertise and strong understanding of risk selection principles, and underwriting practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor on underwriting matters.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, senior leaders, and industry stakeholders.
  • Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence outcomes, and collaborate effectively across functions.
  • Excellent presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • FALU, FLMI, CLU, ACS, or other relevant industry designations.
  • Ability to underwrite and communicate effectively in both English and French, including the review and assessment of complex cases in both languages.
  • English is required due to the need to communicate regularly with English-speaking internal partners, stakeholders, and clients located outside Quebec.

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What you can expect from RGA:

  • Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
  • Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
  • Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

Compensation Range:

$213,050.00 - $266,300.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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