Posted Jul 9, 2026

Lead Underwriting Consultant

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Job Description: • Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data and provides approval for risk selection and acceptance, coverage, and pricing. • Analyzes quality and quantity of risks underwritten and prepares reports accordingly. • Evaluate life insurance applications, including those with chronic illness riders, with a focus on both medical and financial risk assessment. • Assists others with resolving complex issues while ensuring adherence to underwriting standards and objectives. • Participates in business planning to support product, program and policy developmental efforts. • Participates in department initiatives; assists in recommending/ implementing changes to improve productivity, profitability, growth and quality. • Selects and classifies risks according to company philosophy and standards. • May assist with training and developing underwriters. • Manages retention. • Maintains profitable mortality experience. • Analyzes and interprets medical, non-medical and financial information. • Make decisions within approval limits at 100% up to $15,000,000 standard to age 90. • Determines appropriate requirements. • Reviews and provides signatures on referrals from underwriters. • Identifies and provides solutions to work related problems and issues. • Communicates and collaborates with the field and home office to provide the highest quality service levels to customers. • Maintains positive and effective relationships with internal and external partners. • Participates in major projects. • Complies with all company and site policies and procedures. • Remains current in profession and industry trends. • Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements. • Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: • College degree required, equivalent work experience in life Underwriting may be considered • FLMI, FALU and ACS designations or current coursework toward earning certificates Required • 7-10 Years underwriting experience Required Benefits: • Flexible work arrangements