Manager of Risk Selection - Chief Life Underwriter

Shelter Mutual Insurance Company•Columbia, MO

About The Position

Lead life underwriting risk selection, operations, personnel, and strategy to support financial strength, compliance, customer experience, and long-term risk objectives. Partner across functions to align decisions with mortality and morbidity expectations.

Requirements

Demonstrates analytical, financial judgment, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, influence, collaboration, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
Applies advanced expertise in complex medical, financial, and behavioral life underwriting risk, including mortality and morbidity factors.
Leads employees and communicates effectively with policyholders, agents, company personnel, vendors, and industry organizations.
Four or more years of managerial experience typically required, including leading and developing others to achieve business goals.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

FLMI, CLU, FALU, or similar coursework preferred.
College-level course of study typically required; bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Insurance, Risk Management, Health Sciences, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead life underwriting risk selection, operations, personnel, and strategy to support financial strength, compliance, customer experience, and long-term risk objectives.
Partner across functions to align decisions with mortality and morbidity expectations.
Leads operational improvements and evaluates life applications for financial, compliance, security, fraud, control, cost, and operational risks.