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Director, Underwriting Implementation
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About this role
Role overview
Lead the design, rollout, and ongoing improvement of digital applications and automated decision systems used in life insurance underwriting. This director-level role translates underwriting policy into scalable technology and processes, balancing customer and agent experience with risk selection, profitability, cost, and operational needs. It also represents underwriting in cross-functional initiatives and includes people leadership.
Responsibilities
- Direct the full lifecycle of underwriting applications, rules, and automated decisions, from design and implementation through ongoing enhancement. - Coordinate rules engine work with vendors, evidence providers, internal technology teams, and business stakeholders. - Convert underwriting guidance into effective automated rules, using decision and performance data to refine results. - Evaluate underwriting tools and risk selection requirements, including their effect on mortality and the protective value of underwriting programs. - Assess proposed solutions against expected risk protection, cost, operational impact, and implementation effort. - Partner with operations and process owners on changes, resolve project conflicts, and lead and develop team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and substantial relevant experience in life underwriting; the source gives a minimum of eight years, though its experience requirement is partially corrupted. - At least one year of experience with underwriting automation and outsourced partners. - Strong analytical judgment and business acumen, including the ability to evaluate options and prioritize by business impact. - Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining risks and decisions to senior leaders and technical or non-technical colleagues. - Initiative, accountability, integrity, and a continuous improvement approach in complex, changing environments.
Nice to have
- FLMI or FALU designation.
Benefits and work setup
In-office, hybrid, or remote arrangements may be available, with the setup determined with the hiring leader. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.