Manager of Underwriting
Core
Oversee the underwriting process for group insurance products (health, life, disability) and manage a team of underwriters to ensure profitability and compliance.
Role type
Manager of Underwriting (Group Insurance)
Builds
Group insurance plans and coverage strategies for businesses
Domain
Insurance / Group Benefits
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Group benefits underwriting, risk assessment, team management, regulatory compliance, data analytics, premium rate setting, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Industry certifications, underwriting software proficiency, sales strategy development
Technologies
Underwriting software, data analysis tools, Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Oversee underwriting process for group benefits products, evaluate risk associated with group insurance applications, review and analyze group data and claims history, collaborate with carriers to set premium rates, drive continuous process improvement initiatives, develop and refine underwriting guidelines, manage and train sales staff, lead proactive education on underwriting processes, generate innovative solutions to complex problems, liaise with marketing for sales campaigns, guide day-to-day activities of the underwriting team, conduct regular training sessions for the team
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
