Life Underwriting Quality Specialist

knightsofc

4d•$69,600 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining the quality, consistency, and integrity of Knights of Columbus underwriting processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational auditing and underwriting experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The auditor partners closely with underwriting, operations, and internal audit leadership to assess risk, test controls, ensure process compliance, and support ongoing process improvements.

Requirements

Senior Underwriting risk assessment skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Underwriting audit, quality assurance, and reporting experience
General knowledge of life systems, underwriting procedures, and insurance company operations required
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Attention to detail and commitment to quality
Interest in underwriting, auditing, risk management, or insurance operations
Proficiency in data analysis tools or willingness to learn
BS degree
Minimum 5+ years of experience

Responsibilities

Conduct audits and quality checks on underwriting work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established guidelines.
Provide constructive feedback to underwriters and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Evaluate compliance with underwriting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with the Chief Underwriter to assess risks, test internal controls, and identify weaknesses or deficiencies for presentation to control owners and business partners.
Perform and document process walkthroughs to understand the risk and control environment and identify improvement opportunities.
Assist in the development of audit programs, risk assessments, work papers, and formal audit findings.
Complete operational, financial, and technology audits in accordance with professional auditing and accounting standards.
Assist with data governance reporting, including the preparation of periodic reports and key metrics.
Support the Chief Underwriter with drafting audit reports and presenting findings to senior leadership, including the VP of Internal Audit.
Participate and/or support department initiatives and project work, including:
Underwriting or audit process improvements
Cross-functional projects that impact underwriting quality, controls, or reporting

Benefits

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.
Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.
Health and Wellness:
Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
Long-term disability insurance;
Dental insurance;
Vision insurance;
Health club membership reimbursement;
Employee Assistance Program