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Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Global High-Net-Worth (Global HNW) Life Insurance Business was formed in 2023 to leverage Manulife’s enterprise-wide capabilities in serving this customer segment. By bringing together Manulife Bermuda with Manulife Hong Kong’s and Manulife Singapore’s International Brokerage Channel, the GHNW business can capitalize on the strengths of the three business units to accelerate growth in the HNW and Ultra HNW markets.
Manulife Bermuda is a leader in the Global High-Net-Worth life insurance market with capacity to write insurance on residents in over 150 countries. For 20 years, we have delivered value through innovation, driven growth through differentiated products and provided superior service by partnering with our third-party distributors to identify better ways to access and serve our customers.
The Manulife Bermuda Pricing Officer is highly visible and critical for the implementation of Manulife Bermuda’s top strategic priorities and will report directly into the Chief Solutions Officer. This is an entrepreneurial role, where the individual will operate as a leader, a strategist, and a consultant. The Pricing Officer will Lead the Pricing team, be responsible for all actuarial aspects of new business, provide guidance on pricing decisions, analyze market dynamics and conduct pricing research to create pricing strategies that maximize long-term profitability, adhere to corporate pricing standards, enhance customer value and drive innovation.
Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, develop, and motivate diverse, professional team to design, develop, price and implement competitive, profitable and innovative life insurance products in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
Final responsibility for all actuarial aspects of new business, including profit and risk measures, assumptions, and capital management
Represent Manulife Bermuda Pricing to the rest of the company, both as the main point of contact for senior management and as a participant (and sometimes leader) of cross functional/divisional working groups
Liaise with Distribution and the AVP, Product Management on a wide variety of issues relating to the management of the business.
Lead pricing involvement in all new strategic initiatives
Network with peers in the industry to develop relationships and new sources of market information
Ensure full compliance with Corporate Pricing Standards and all corporate policies
Identifying opportunities and leading or overseeing initiatives to improve the competitiveness, profitability, or capital management of new business
Develop and implement pricing strategies that maximize long-term profitability
Drive innovation in pricing strategies to enhance customer value and market positioning
Collaborate with global teams to share ideas and align pricing strategies with business goals
Align incentives, investments, and resources to support the product strategy
Contribute to the development of long-term product strategies and business growth initiatives
Knowledge / Skills / Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Proven leadership experience in actuarial pricing and strategy development
Creative thinker with an innovative, growth-oriented mindset
Strategic thinking and the ability to create to product strategies and roadmaps
Superior leadership skills with ability to motivate and influence associates at all levels and at a distance
Strong understanding of actuarial concepts and methods
Ability to conduct pricing research and provide data-driven recommendations
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards for pricing
Collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
What motivates you?
You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.
What can we offer you?
A competitive salary and benefits packages.
A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
A focus on growing your career path with us.
Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
Professional development and leadership opportunities.
Our commitment to you
Values-first culture
We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.Boundless opportunity
We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.Continuous innovation
We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.Championing Corporate Citizenship
We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.
About Manulife and John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
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 Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.
Salary & Benefits
The annual base salary for this role is listed below.
Primary Location
Boston, MassachusettsSalary range is expected to be between
$148,400.00 USD - $275,500.00 USDIf you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.
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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)Working at
John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation, a multinational insurance company and financial services provider, operates primarily in Asia, Canada, and the U.S. John Hancock, its major subsidiary in the U.S., offers a diverse range of insurance and financial products. Together, they focus on improving the health and wealth of their clients. With a rich history spanning over a century, they've established a strong reputation for their commitment to innovation, customer-centric approach, and robust actuarial practices, making them a prime choice for actuaries seeking growth and diverse opportunities in the financial world.