Chief Agent & Head of SGL Canada

Description

The Chief Agent & Head of SGL Canada serves as the senior-most executive responsible for the overall leadership governance financial soundness and strategic direction of SCORs Canadian branch operations. This role holds statutory accountability under Canadian insurance regulatory requirements (OSFI) and acts as the primary representative of the branch with regulators clients and key stakeholders.

The incumbent ensures that SGL Canada operates in full compliance with applicable laws and regulatory expectations while driving profitable growth strengthening client partnerships and aligning local strategy with SCORs global life reinsurance vision.

Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Management

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the SGL Canada organization fostering a high-performance accountable and collaborative culture.

• Lead develop and evaluate the Canada senior management team ensuring strong succession planning and talent development.

• Act as a visible leader and ambassador of SCORs values (Transparency Respect Pride Collaboration) promoting engagement and inclusion across the organization.

• Ensure effective coordination across underwriting client management finance risk and support functions.

  Strategy & Business Growth

• Define and execute the SGL Canada strategy in alignment with SCORs global strategic plans.

• Identify and pursue profitable growth opportunities across core life reinsurance lines including mortality longevity and financial solutions.

• Leverage SCORs global capabilities expertise and innovation to enhance client value propositions and competitive positioning.

• Build strong internal alignment and external credibility for the Canadian strategy among regional leadership global stakeholders and clients.

• Monitor market trends regulatory developments and competitive dynamics to proactively adapt business strategies.

Client & Market Leadership

• Champion a client-centric operating model ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality value-added reinsurance solutions.

• Maintain and expand strategic relationships with key Canadian insurers and industry stakeholders.

• Establish service standards and client engagement frameworks across all touchpoints to enhance satisfaction and retention.

• Represent SCOR in the Canadian marketplace including industry associations conferences and thought leadership initiatives.

Financial Stewardship

• Maintain full accountability for the financial performance and solvency of the Canadian branch.

• Oversee financial planning budgeting capital management and performance monitoring.

• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting reserves and asset/liability management in compliance with both local regulatory requirements and SCOR Group standards.

• Partner closely with Finance and Risk functions to optimize capital efficiency and profitability.

Governance Risk & Regulatory Oversight (Chief Agent Mandate)

• As Chief Agent fulfill all statutory responsibilities under Canadian insurance legislation and OSFI expectations including:

• Act as the principal officer responsible for ensuring the branch complies with theInsurance Companies Act (Canada)and OSFI guidelines.

• Maintain effective oversight of the branchsgovernance framework risk management and internal controls ensuring they are appropriate for the nature scale and complexity of operations.

• Ensure that adequaterecords books and head office reportingare maintained in Canada as required by regulation.

• Oversee the development implementation and effectiveness of policies and procedures related to risk compliance and internal controls.

• Ensure timely and transparent communication with OSFI acting as the primary regulatory liaison for all supervisory matters examinations and filings.

• Ensure appropriate escalation of material risks issues or breaches to regional and group governance bodies.

• Facilitate independent assessments (e.g. internal audit actuarial reviews) to validate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls.

• Chair or actively contribute to key governance forums including theCanada Branch Management Committee.

Risk Management & Internal Control

• Ensure a robust risk management framework aligned with SCOR Group standards and Canadian regulatory expectations.

• Promote a strong risk culture ensuring that risks are identified assessed monitored and mitigated proactively.

• Oversee key risks including underwriting market credit operational and regulatory risks.

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Act as the primary interface between SGL Canada and SCOR Group leadership.

• Represent the branch externally with regulators clients industry bodies (e.g. CIA CLHIA) and partners.

• Strengthen SCORs reputation as a trusted innovative reinsurer in the Canadian market.

Qualifications

• Minimum1015 years of progressive leadership experiencewithin the life insurance or reinsurance industry.

• Demonstrated experience inexecutive leadership roleswith full P&L accountability.

• Strong background inlife reinsurance including underwriting pricing or client solutions (preferred).

• Solid understanding offinancial management capital frameworks and actuarial principles.

• Experience interfacing withregulators (ideally OSFI or similar prudential authorities).

• Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and driving business growth in complex environments.

Personal Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership Ability to define and execute long-term strategy in a dynamic and regulated market.

• Regulatory & Governance Expertise Deep understanding of governance frameworks compliance obligations and regulatory engagement.

• Client-Centricity Strong orientation toward building lasting value-driven client partnerships.

• Influence & Communication Exceptional ability to influence stakeholders across matrixed global organizations.

• Decision-Making & Judgment Makes sound timely decisions in complex and high-stakes environments.

• Accountability & Integrity Demonstrates ownership transparency and ethical leadership.

Required Education

• UndergraduateDegree Required

• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) certification is a plus.

  
  

SCOR welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Hybrid Work Policy: SCOR is committed to an in-office culture where people can collaborate exchange ideas and establish stronger working relationships while still providing flexibility. To support employee work-life balance and increase opportunities for employees to excel every day SCOR operates with a hybrid working arrangement. SCOR employees work 3 days per week in an office with the flexibility to work 2 days per week remotely.

Required Experience:

Chief

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1