Specialist, Underwriting Quality Assurance – Life

Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company; Ohio; Remote; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Specialist in Underwriting Quality Assurance for Life Insurance. This full-time, remote position requires over 4 years of experience in Individual Life Underwriting and expertise in Automated and Accelerated Underwriting processes. The successful candidate will engage in post-issue audits, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while collaborating with underwriting teams. With a competitive salary range and a flexible work environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the insurance sector. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a safe workplace for all employees.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in life insurance underwriting, focusing on post-issue audits.
• Strong analytical and communication skills essential for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of issued life insurance policies and verify underwriting decisions.
• Document audit findings and prepare management reports.

Skills

Automated Underwriting

Accelerated Underwriting

Post-Issue Audit

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Certification (FLMI, ALU)

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Underwriting Software

Job description

Specialist, Underwriting Quality Assurance – Life

Overview

We are seeking a full-time, remote Specialist in Underwriting Quality Assurance – Life, with over 4 years of experience in Individual Life Underwriting. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Automated and Accelerated Underwriting processes, Post-Issue Audit processes, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in reporting tools like Excel and Tableau is required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Post-Issue Audits: Conduct reviews of issued life insurance policies, verify underwriting decisions, identify discrepancies, and collaborate with stakeholders to address issues, ensuring compliance and continuous process improvement.
2. Documentation and Reporting: Document audit findings, prepare management reports, and maintain accurate records.
3. Collaboration and Training: Work with underwriting teams, provide training, and suggest process improvements based on mortality trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in finance, mathematics, actuarial science, or business administration (preferred).
• Working towards certification (e.g., FLMI, ALU) (preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of experience in life insurance underwriting, focusing on post-issue audits.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with underwriting software and knowledge of industry regulations.

Additional Details

Reporting to the Director, this role offers competitive benefits, a salary range of $77,000 to $159,000 (with an expected starting range of $85,500 to $128,500), and a flexible, inclusive work environment. The position is open to candidates across the lower 48 states and adheres to company policies regarding diversity and workplace safety.