[Hiring] Manager Individual Underwriting - Individual Life Risk @Careers Mutual Of Omaha

Role Description

The Life Risk Underwriting team evaluates risk across underwriting programs through forensic underwriting, supports fraud detection and prevention, reviews production referrals, and supports living rescissions and contestable claim reviews. The team also supports complaint handling, external audits, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

You'll serve as a trusted partner across the organization, strengthen cross-functional relationships, and help your team navigate change, solve complex challenges, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in underwriting or insurance operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, manage performance, and create an engaged, customer-focused culture.
• Seasoned life underwriting knowledge and expertise.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Business and operational acumen.
• Technical proficiency and adaptability.
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.
• Able to travel occasionally (approximately 10% annually - travel reimbursed).

Requirements

• Drive operational excellence and business results.
• Establish team goals, priorities, and performance standards that support organizational objectives.
• Monitor service levels, underwriting quality, productivity, and profitability while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Oversee complex underwriting activity and escalations.
• Provide guidance on challenging cases, support sound decision-making, and ensure underwriting practices align with company policies, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements.
• Champion process improvement and organizational change.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to communicate underwriting assessments, resolve issues, and support business growth.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive products, emerging risks, and regulatory developments that impact the business.

Benefits

• Estimated Salary: $112,000 - $150,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time, and paid holidays.