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Director, Underwriting

3700 S. Stonebridge Dr., McKinney, Texas
Job number: 15878

Job Description:

Director, Underwriting

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. Our thriving and dynamic community offers ample room for professional development, increased earning potential, and a secure work environment.

 

We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.

 

Role Overview:

Could you be our next Director, Underwriting? Globe Life is looking for an experienced Director, Underwriting to join the team!

 

In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight of a team of Underwriting managers to support business development from different underwriting organizations. Familiarity with detailed medical knowledge related to life underwriting is necessary, as this role will have responsibilities to developing and maintaining guidelines for execution by underwriting staff. Communication will be a key aspect for this role to help facilitate analysis of underwriting and the impacts it may have to other departments including but not limited to, Sales, Customer Service, Compliance, Actuary, and Claims.

 

This is an onsite position working at our McKinney, TX corporate office.

 

What You Will Do:

  • Direct the Underwriting Staff in multiple locations.
  • Plan, staff, manage Underwriting and Support Department activities including all human resource management functions; interviewing, selecting, and training staff; monitoring and appraising performance of team members to hold them accountable for end results; administers disciplinary action as needed; administers compensation to staff; and promotes team cohesiveness to foster a productive, fair, and equitable work environment.
  • Implement continual improvements within Underwriting.
  • Consults, reviews, approves, oversees, underwrites, and/or assumes responsibility for cases with significant financial risk and Company visibility. Provides for technical assistance and training, as necessary. Interacts frequently with key external customers and internal stakeholders. Manages escalated issues. Reviews, analyzes, and takes appropriate action to resolve customer issues, attorney inquires, executive correspondence, insurance department, consumer, or producer complaints and inquiries.
  • Assures that objectives, standards, policies, and business plans for the team are implemented, reported, and monitored.
  • Presentation and implementation of plans to senior management to increase issue rates without affecting profitability.
  • Present solutions for new underwriting risk trends.
  • Assist in the evaluation of new underwriting tools.
  • Manages policy deployment, quality, cost reduction, work efficiency, customer satisfaction and employee relations.
  • Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
  • Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
  • Ensures compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction and quality.
  • Conducts research and analytical studies on a variety of programs and issues.
  • Develop procedures and formulate recommendations.
  • Conducts cost benefits analyses and prepares financial and statistical reports.
  • Establishes, implements, and monitors training requirements and effectiveness.
  • Assist in budget preparation and administration.

 

What You Can Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred. High school Diploma required.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Life underwriting.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in Underwriting management or leadership.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Data analysis and reporting.
  • Completion of LOMA 280/281 and 290/291; actively working toward AALU and FLMI.
  • Professional Designations: AALU/FALU or FLMI preferred.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office Skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Mathematics/Analytical skills essential.
  • Medical Terminology and Medical underwriting experience.
  • Excellent logic-based decision-making skills.
  • Process improvement; policy deployment, problem resolution and employee relations.
  • Budgeting and planning; effectively manage human and fiscal resources.
  • Establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees at various levels of the company.
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a team.

 

Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:

  • Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
  • Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

 

How Globe Life Will Support You:

Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:

 

  • Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because we believe that taking care of your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
  • Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
  • Wellness club reimbursements and gym discounts to help you stay on top of your health.
  • Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
  • Development training programs to enhance your skills and career progression and unlock your full potential.

 

Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.

 

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Location: 3700 S. Stonebridge Dr., McKinney, Texas

Savings and Investment Plan (401K) - Eligible employees may begin participating in the plan on the first day of employment.

Pension Plan - Eligible employees who complete one year of service with the Company become participants in the Pension.* (Not available to Cleveland Employees)

Medical - Benefits are available to all eligible employees and qualified dependents the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Dental** and Vision - Eligible employees and qualified dependents are able to enroll the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Our FSA has two components, Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts. These accounts allow employees to set aside a portion of their earnings on a pre-tax basis to cover out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. Participation is elected on a calendar year basis and is available to all eligible employees the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of continuous service.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - A pre-tax Health Spending Account (HSA) is offered to those who enroll in the High Deductible Plan. It allows you to pay for health care expenses. Participation is elected on a calendar year basis and is available to all eligible employees the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of continuous service. Company contributes to HSA.

Short-Term Disability - Eligible employees may be entitled to salary continuance during periods of temporary disability. Benefits are based on employee status and years of service.*

Group Life and Long-Term Disability** - Eligible employees may elect life insurance and long-term disability coverage the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Vacation and Paid Holidays - Employees are eligible for vacation upon the completion of six months of employment. In addition, the Company offers eight paid holidays.

Education Assistance - The Company supports employees who wish to continue their education to secure increased responsibility and growth within their professional careers. We offer a reimbursement program for expenses incurred through approved institutions of learning. In addition, Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) and International Claim Association (ICA) program courses are offered after the completion of six months of services at no cost to the employee.

Fitness Reimbursement - Eligible employees are able to receive up to 100% reimbursement for monthly dues (employee only).

Supplemental Plans** - Cancer, Heart/Stroke, Accident.

*Please note, some benefits may vary by subsidiary. Please be sure to clarify with the Human Resources Department.
**Company paid benefit

Do I have to apply for every job that I am interested in? - Yes. Though our Talent Acquisition Team searches our database for qualified candidates, the only way to ensure that we know what position is of interest to you is if you apply for it directly.

Now that I've applied, what happens? - You will receive an immediate response from our system. Someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will review your qualifications and skills. If you're a good fit, we'll contact you to conduct an initial interview by phone, followed by assessment testing and an in person interview(s).

How do I get the contact information of the hiring manager for the job I am interested in? - It is our policy not to give contact information to external applicants. If, after you apply, it is determined that your skills and qualifications match our hiring needs, you will be contacted directly for an interview by someone on our Talent Acquisition Team.

I've been interviewed, what's next? - If selected, we'll extend a conditional offer. Then, pending a successful background check and drug screen, we'll confirm a start date.

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