Manages the underwriting audit process in accordance with company guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Provide disclosure audit information and deliverables to management and relevant internal/external parties.
  • Review and manage the contestable claim process and provide consultation to the claims department.
  • Trend the review mortality and morbidity experience.
  • Serve as point of contact to the Medical Information Bureau and manage the annual MIB Self Audit.
  • Manage and mentor direct reports.
  • Monitor department processes and recommend/apply enhancements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field or equivalent professional experience
  • Ten years of relevant underwriting experience with a direct company or reinsurer
  • Advanced knowledge of medical and financial underwriting
  • Advanced knowledge of life insurance and health products
  • Completion of industry related training or educational courses (LOMA, ALU, etc.)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal/relationship-building skills
  • The ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while managing others

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of company underwriting guidelines
  • Understanding of insurance products available to company distribution units
  • Proficient in AWD underwriting applications within the company portfolio
  • Experience auditing life and health products, and/or contestable/life claim reviews
  • Management/supervisory experience
  • Strong computer skills working with spreadsheets, data management, internet and software technology

Working Conditions

  • Remote from home

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $112,000-$149,000 annually.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for a 15% Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation in order to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.