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Partner with industry-recognized risk experts who have robust, intelligent solutions for the underwriting issues you face.

As the life and living benefits insurance landscape continues to evolve, you need a reinsurance partner with profound risk expertise and a dynamic approach. With Munich Re, Canada (Life) , industry-recognized experts partner with you to ensure sound risk assessment techniques that build sustainable businesses.

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More than volatility managers

Entrust your portfolio to a partner who does more than just manage risk. The risk experts at Munich Re, Canada (Life) support our clients to address the underwriting challenges of today and tomorrow.

Entire underwriting value chain

From application questions to evidence requirements to audits, we offer the support and solutions you need.

Cross-functional support

Our underwriting initiatives are supported by actuarial, pricing, analytics, and innovation experts to provide holistic solutions.

Risk Management Unit

Our RMU team specializes in business reviews and customized underwriting initiatives to serve your unique needs.

Our underwriting proposition delivers exactly what you would expect from a leading reinsurer. We offer medical and underwriting development expertise from Canada and our global team. We have a highly respected team of professionals with varied backgrounds, including extensive direct experience. Our underwriters are passionate about helping our clients succeed.

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Vice President and Chief Underwriter

Our approach

We deliver superior risk assessment by providing clients with robust, comprehensive underwriting solutions, and fostering an environment where collaboration, agility, consistency, and expertise flourish.

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