Associate Director, Underwriting

Sun Life U.S. is seeking an Associate Director, Underwriting for our Medical Stop Loss insurance business. This high‑impact leadership role will guide a multi‑site team of experienced underwriters and collaborate closely with Sales, Actuarial, and Advanced Analytics partners to drive business strategy, pricing, and product innovation across regional and national levels. Responsibilities Lead and support a high‑performing team responsible for underwriting and selling profitable Stop Loss business. Partner with Actuarial, Underwriting, and Advanced Analytics leadership to design and execute strategies aligned with business goals. Build strong relationships with Sales and Distribution teams to support strategic growth and retention efforts. Hire, develop, and retain top underwriting talent; foster a culture of learning, performance, and accountability. Serve as a technical expert and advisor on complex underwriting cases. Drive consistency and compliance in underwriting practices and procedures. Support broker meetings and client engagements to help deliver Sun Life’s value proposition. Continuously evaluate and improve underwriting approaches through training, quality reviews, and feedback loops. Champion a high‑performance culture through clear goals, accountability, and recognition. Qualifications Ability to work with a diverse range of people. Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent years of experience in the Stop Loss or related insurance industry). 5–10 years of underwriting experience, with a focus on Stop Loss. Proven leadership experience—preferably managing underwriters or underwriting teams. Experience navigating complex underwriting challenges and delivering strategic solutions. Strong background in underwriting operations, ideally within Stop Loss. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across teams. Strategic thinking with a hands‑on approach to execution. Confidence in negotiating and presenting at a senior level. Salary $114,300–$171,500 (competitive nationwide). The actual base salary will be determined by qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and business performance. EEO Statement Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair‑chance ordinances. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sun Life Financial