Underwriting Manager - REMOTE

Jobgether•California, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote Underwriting Manager. In this role, you will lead a high-performing underwriting team, driving the adoption of innovative, digital-first strategies. You will oversee the daily adjudication of cases and maintain quality standards while ensuring ethical and efficient decision-making. This position affords a unique opportunity to shape the future of underwriting by integrating data-driven insights and automated tools, ultimately enhancing customer satisfaction and aligning with our core values.

Requirements

Extensive life underwriting expertise with authority on high-value cases.
Familiarity with automated underwriting platforms and quality control management.
Knowledge of EHR data and GenAI tools applicable to underwriting.
Experience with advanced analytics and visualization tools.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with reinsurers and vendors.
Commitment to ethical decision-making and regulatory compliance.
Minimum 5 years of life underwriting experience and proven team leadership.

Responsibilities

Provide expert judgment on complex and escalated underwriting cases while ensuring adherence to guidelines.
Oversee case adjudication, ensuring accuracy and consistency during peak volumes.
Lead and develop the underwriting team, setting daily priorities and maintaining service-level quality.
Manage automated underwriting processes and collaborate with tech teams.
Advocate for the use of analytics in monitoring and improving underwriting performance.
Pilot and validate new underwriting technologies and vendor solutions.
Coach underwriters in analytical thinking and customer-centric practices.