Director Insurance Business Strategy

Permanent Full Time 

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Reporting to the AVP, Insurance Sales Enablement, the Director Business Insurance Strategy focus will enable us to grow our capacity to proactively leverage market insights by completing proactive reviews and integrating insurance industry intelligence within our strategic planning processes.

What you will do:

• Develop a detailed insurance product strategy blueprint identifying our short term and long-term product needs.
• Frequent presentations to senior distribution and insurance executives to share findings, growth opportunities and influence adherence to the needs outlined in the blueprint.
• Analyze current sales positioning while forecasting long term growth opportunities using expected results with recommendations for growing sales.
• Identify gaps in sales enablement tools and materials and work with multiple teams’ leadership to prioritize and build missing pieces.
• Curate a quarterly Insurance Distribution story to be shared with distribution and insurance leadership to create consistent speaking points on Canada Life strengths and position.
• Working with internal leadership and external distribution executives, establish an advisor coalition group to capture our field perspective on advisor experience, compensation, and general product competitiveness.
• Interpret existing data and collect new data to gain an expert understanding of the insurance landscape.
• Develop a steering group made up of cross functional executives to proactively address and solve competitive gaps.

What you will bring:

• Minimum of 10 years of insurance experience, with a deep understanding of insurance industry trends and products.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• CFP or similar industry designation would be an asset.
• Demonstrated business acumen with the ability to influence while fostering collaborative relationships across the organization.
• Demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking while working with a high degree of autonomy.

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The base salary for this position is between  $89,800 - $166,300 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. 

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

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