Life Underwriting Director jobs in the United States
Life Underwriting Director directs and oversees the life insurance underwriting program for individuals and/or groups. Responsible for ensuring integrity of underwriting activities and processes. Being a Life Underwriting Director provides coaching to underwriters and assists on more complex applications. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Additionally, Life Underwriting Director typically requires Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) certification or Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) designation. Typically reports to top management. The Life Underwriting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Life Underwriting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Life Underwriting Director jobs
Director, Underwriting
- National Life Group
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Montpelier, VT
FULL_TIME
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Director - Underwriting
This position is located on our Montpelier, Vermont or Dallas, Texas campus.
This position requires strong leadership abilities, necessary to effectively lead a large underwriting team, driving productivity as well as quality risk selection. In addition, this position requires superior relationship building skills that can effectively manage and strengthen field relations. This role is expected to contribute positively to the profitable growth of the company through prudent and profitable underwriting decision-making.
Key Responsibilities- Work on highly complex underwriting risks; provides guidance on the most complex applications to staff underwriters
- Assist in developing underwriting policies and operating plans
- Establish and maintain strong field relationships to help Distribution successfully grow sales
- Mentor and guide less experienced underwriters and assist in development of underwriting training
- Participate in underwriting audits to ensure regulatory compliance
- Coordinate and monitor successful collaboration with internal supporting functions such as actuarial, claim, risk control, legal/regulatory and other business units to ensure alignment with overall strategy and goals
- Participate in the evaluation and development of new and existing life products
- Work in a team atmosphere with New Business leadership
- May be responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as directed by Senior Vice President, Operations and Vice President, Chief Underwriter
- Work with vendors as necessary to ensure the department is well supported
- Bachelor's degree
- 10-15 years of life underwriting experience; preferred background would include designations such as FMLI, CLU or other course work within the AALU, LOMA or similar industry organizations
- Experience in signing-off on large cases exceeding five million in face amount
- Previous experience with simplified issue and tele-underwriting
- Prior work experience with independent field force
- Must be able to communicate in an effective manner, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated skill in developing risk management and underwriting programs
- Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player
- Must be able to prioritize management and field requests
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong business acumen
- LTC and DI experience a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; must be action and results oriented
- Must be able to pass a background check
Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment
National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.
Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.
National Life Group
1 National Life Dr
Montpelier, VT 05604
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Underwriting Managing Director
- Pacific Life Insurance Company
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Remote, NE
FULL_TIME
- Job Description: Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but i...
- 6 Days Ago
Regional Director Govt Relations
- Underwriting Solutions
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Jersey, NJ
FULL_TIME
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- 11 Days Ago
Director of Marketing, Account-Based Marketing
- Underwriting Solutions
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Oakbrook Terrace, IL
FULL_TIME
- Company Description We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society be...
- 10 Days Ago
Disability New Business Underwriting Director
- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
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Springfield, MA
OTHER
- The Opportunity The New Business Director will lead a team of Account Managers and Case Managers who are committed to driving strong business results and exemplary customer experience to our Distribut...
- 1 Month Ago
Underwriting Consultant
- Pacific Life Insurance Company
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Remote, OH
FULL_TIME
- Job Description:Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it...
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Income Estimation for Life Underwriting Director jobs
$172,908 to $220,821