AVP, New Business and Underwriting

Job Description

The AVP, New Business & Underwriting (NB/UW) is an operational leadership role accountable for the full NB/UW value chain, from application submission through underwriting to policy issuance, across all distribution channels, including Sun Life Financial Distributors, Individual Insurance Distribution, Prospr, and Group Benefits.

This role is responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality service outcomes, strengthening advisor and client experience, and advancing a unified operating model that enables scale, agility, and performance. The AVP leads a large, multi-layered organization and plays a critical role in modernizing underwriting capabilities, driving enterprise transformation priorities, and building a high-performing, future-ready workforce.

What will you do?

This role operates at the intersection of strategic execution and service delivery, ensuring that priorities translate into measurable improvements in service expe...