Executive Director, Underwriting — Lead Complex Life Insurance

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 127,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) seeks an experienced underwriting leader to manage a team responsible for underwriting large, complex life insurance cases. This role serves as a client contact and collaborates across Underwriting, Pricing, Claims, and Business Development to implement process improvements.

The position requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with extensive underwriting experience and a track record of driving profitable business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences or equivalent related work experience.
• Strong underwriting knowledge with ability to analyze complex cases.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of underwriters and value-added service consultants.
• Appraise and underwrite risks for large life insurance cases within approval authority.
• Serve as lead client contact for regional business development and collaborate with multiple departments.
• Develop client relationships and communicate underwriting decisions effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting expertise

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

SQL/Query

Excel

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SQL/Query

Job description

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) seeks an experienced underwriting leader to manage a team responsible for underwriting large, complex life insurance cases. This role serves as a client contact and collaborates across Underwriting, Pricing, Claims, and Business Development to implement process improvements.

The position requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with extensive underwriting experience and a track record of driving profitable business.