[Hiring] Executive Director, Large Case Underwriting @Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

Role Description

Assist the VP, Head of Large Case Unit and Retention Management in directing and managing the development of U.S. Facultative's financial underwriting philosophy and capacity strategy. Works with Executive Director, Risk Management in developing and implementing risk management standards, including all policies and procedures that drive RGA Re's philosophy and sound approach to underwriting. Work as primary contact for Claim review, including:

• Investigation
• Discussion with internal RGA functions (Claims, Medical, and Business Development)
• Work directly with Client Companies to resolve any issues

Work with the VP, Head of Large Case Unit to ensure the department alignment and coordination with all other areas of the company to achieve corporate business strategies and vision. Underwrites large face amount facultative cases, reviews capacity requests/jumbo notifications/pool exception requests, and manages client relationships to ensure client's needs are met, while ensuring profitable underwriting decisions and compliance with RGA's underwriting philosophy. Serves as a key member of the US Facultative leadership team in the absence of the VP, Head of Large Case Unit by providing the necessary underwriting support to ensure superior customer service. Progressively assume additional client facing responsibilities including industry conferences to build strong relationships, and foster a spirit of cooperation and coordination among all USMM work areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) (Science or Business preferred) or equivalent related work experience (minimum 8 years)
• 10+ Years reinsurance underwriting experience or 15+ years direct underwriting experience
• Intermediate Word, SQL/Query and Excel skills
• Highly advanced ability to comprehend and interpret insurance and contract documents
• Highly advanced oral and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of broad business practices
• Highly advanced persuasion skills when working with external customers
• Highly advanced skills in implementing change
• Highly advanced investigative, analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly advanced skills in managing multiple tasks, projects and/or sub-teams simultaneously
• Highly advanced knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting policies and procedures
• Highly advanced knowledge of medicine, law, accounting, finance as applied to the evaluation of life reinsurance risks
• Advanced knowledge of industry practices, trends and applications
• Highly advanced ability to work well within a team

Requirements

• 5+ Years direct carrier underwriting experience (preferred)
• ACS, ALU, FLMI, FALU, or CLU accreditation or progress towards accreditation (preferred)

Benefits

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential
• Annual bonus plan that includes all roles
• Participation in long-term equity incentive plan for some positions
• Full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits

Company Description

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.