Underwriting Risk Management Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a subject matter expert for Underwriting risk audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.

• Lead involvement in market conduct examinations, reinsurance audits, and Medical Information Bureau (MIB) audits.

• Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls in accordance with company policies, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and industry standards.

• Conduct forensic review audits of underwriting activities and offer guidance to team members.

• Direct the team in gathering data for audits.

• Collaborate with the Claims department and provide insights on contestable claims.

• Analyze and report on mortality and morbidity trends for designated insurance markets.

• Assist the Agent Quality Research Manager as needed.

• Facilitate team meetings and manage special projects.

• Deliver training for new team members.

• Serve as a proxy for management when required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.

• A decade of underwriting experience with mortality and morbidity-based products.

• Four years of relevant auditing experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge of underwriting practices and industry standards.

• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

• Exceptional interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical abilities for quality review and data interpretation.

• Preferred: FLMI or FALU certifications.

• Preferred: Experience with contestable claims.

• Preferred: Background in post-issue underwriting.

• Preferred: Experience in project management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars

• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs