About Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

Perks

• Work-life balance with flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
• Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.
• Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days).
• Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC.
• Company pension contributions after 1 year of service.  
• Education allowance to expand your knowledge and develop your skills.
• Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program! 

About the Position

• We are searching for a permanent Director, Underwriting to join our Underwriting team.
• PBCs compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance.  The typical hiring range for this position is $170,000 – $200,000 per year; the base pay offered is based on market and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. The starting salary will be determined based on a combination of skills, education, and experience. 

Are you ready to lead a dynamic Underwriting team in an impactful role that helps improve healthcare across BC? If you’re an experienced group underwriting leader with a passion for ensuring underwriting profitability through pricing, policies, and practices, we want to hear from you!

We are a local not-for-profit health insurance provider seeking a Director, Underwriting to provide leadership across all areas of the Underwriting department. This is a unique opportunity to join a purpose-driven organization that directly contributes to the health and well-being of our community.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and work-life balance. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

This role is currently working hybrid from home and from our head office in Burnaby, BC.  Apply this week if you would like to take on this role. 

Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact

As the Director, Underwriting, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of our organization.

Your responsibilities will include leadership and team building by providing leadership to the Underwriting team, foster collaboration, and ensure effective staffing levels and team development.

As the Director, you would work on strategic alignment to ensure that the department’s workflow and initiatives align with the organization’s broader strategy.  You would collaborate with stakeholders across departments to drive shared goals.

This role would provide direction and guidance to meet budgeted underwriting margins by ensuring new quote and renewal policies and practices support appropriate risk selection and pricing for clients.

You would support new sales and revenue growth targets by participating in strategic planning with senior leaders to determine action necessary to attain goals and targets.

In this role, you will define group underwriting policies and practices by working with the Actuarial team to categorize and select group risks.

Key Experiences You Bring To This Role 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Economics, Actuarial Sciences, or an equivalent field including or supplemented by courses in leadership/supervision.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation or Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) designation, or equivalent.
• 10 - 12 years of related underwriting experience in the insurance industry.
• 7+ years of experience in progressively senior leadership positions.
• Experience with complex risk assessment, policy pricing, and regulatory compliance in underwriting.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing underwriting strategies to drive profitability and risk management.
• Strong background in data-driven decision-making, underwriting analytics, and portfolio management.

If you’re excited about taking on this opportunity, we invite you to apply today and start the conversation with us about this position.

Please apply via our website this week at http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada’s Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 

To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@pac.bluecross.ca. These accommodation