Vice President, Underwriting – Life, Absence, Disability

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the LAD underwriting strategy, risk management, and operations to ensure appropriate pricing, plan design, and overall risk selection aimed at driving profitable growth.

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of the customer.

• Create and execute consistent underwriting strategies and practices.

• Invest in and cultivate the LAD Underwriting department to foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and innovation across teams.

• Develop a high-performing leadership pipeline, nurture future underwriting talent, enhance succession plans, and promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.

• Partner with sales to deliver industry-leading underwriting results that provide a competitive edge for The Standard.

• Keep abreast of industry trends and incorporate new technologies to enhance underwriting accuracy and efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Math, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.

• A minimum of twelve to fifteen years of progressive experience in the Group Insurance or financial services industries, with at least ten years of progressively responsible group underwriting experience preferred.

• At least five years of experience in complex national accounts business, with a minimum of seven years in progressively responsible management roles.

• Proven track record of successfully collaborating across organizations to achieve business outcomes.

• Strong expertise in workplace benefits including life, absence, and disability products.

• Professional certification is not applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.

• Participation in an annual incentive bonus plan.

• Generous paid time off that includes 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually, with PTO increasing with tenure.

• A supportive and responsive management approach, along with opportunities for career growth and advancement.

• Paid parental leave and assistance for adoption/surrogacy.

• An employee giving program that offers a double match for your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.