Global Head Of Underwriting Innovation And Research

Manulife

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
On-site
Disruptive innovation in health and protection
Ai advancements in risk selection
Global underwriting and claims transformation
This role partners closely with senior executives and cross‑functional teams to drive thought leadership, accelerate disruptive innovation in the health and protection space, and introduce new tools, methodologies, and technologies that transform underwriting and claims experiences

Job Summary

  • This role partners closely with senior executives and cross‑functional teams to drive thought leadership, accelerate disruptive innovation in the health and protection space, and introduce new tools, methodologies, and technologies that transform underwriting and claims experiences.
  • Lead the research and practical application of emerging medical, technological, and AI advancements—assessing their implications on risk selection, business models, and operational processes.
  • Cultivate a team mindset rooted in curiosity, courage, pattern‑spotting, and interdisciplinary thinking.

Matching Summary

This role partners closely with senior executives and cross‑functional teams to drive thought leadership, accelerate disruptive innovation in the health and protection space, and introduce new tools, methodologies, and technologies that transform underwriting and claims experiences.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • disruptive innovation in health and protection
  • AI advancements in risk selection
  • global underwriting and claims transformation
  • ecosystem engagement with insurtechs
  • human-centered pilot design and scaling

Nice-to-have

  • curiosity and courage mindset
  • interdisciplinary thinking
  • defining industry change

Key Requirements

  • transformative and disruptive environments
  • scaling data-driven Health capabilities with AI
  • technological proficiency and AI expertise
  • deep understanding of AI and data analysis
  • experience applying AI/ML in complex organizations
  • exceptional strategic thinking and change management
  • effective communication and influence
  • ability to guide cross-functional teams
  • extensive leadership experience
  • global matrixed environment leadership

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