Underwriting Manager

Ladder

7h•$100,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

We believe life insurance innovation must happen in the context of sound underwriting decisions. The Underwriting Manager will lead a team of internal and external case underwriters, as well collaborate with engineering, design, data science, actuarial, and marketing as we design new marketing campaigns, product features, and data models to help users have the most delightful experience possible. Bring your expertise as an underwriter to cross-functional Ladder work teams.

Requirements

3-5 years of people leadership experience
8+ years of life insurance underwriting experience at a leading carrier or reinsurer.
Experience in developing underwriting guidelines and programs.
Demonstrated interest in innovation and better serving end users.

Nice To Haves

Experience with accelerated underwriting and third-party evidence providers is a plus.

Responsibilities

Evaluate medical and personal history on life insurance applications up to $8 million face amount.
Participate in development of the Underwriting team members.
Collaborate with the Underwriting Audit team to enhance Underwriting Guidelines and clearly communicate audit finding feedback to the Underwriting team.
Work closely with the Customer Experience and Compliance teams to answer underwriting related questions and share underwriting knowledge.
Be comfortable both underwriting and applying your knowledge to systems and processes.
Report to the Head of Underwriting.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage | We offer competitive healthcare,dental and vision plans for you and your family.
Flexible paid time off | Take the time that you need to rest and recharge, including our week-long winter holiday closure.
Stock options | We offer competitive stock option packages to participate in the success of building Ladder
A rewarding 401k match program | We'll match up to 4% of your contributions as you save for your retirement goals.
Ladder Fit Program | Your health matters. That’s why Ladder provides a monthly reimbursement for wellness-related expenses.
Commuter benefits | When you work from the office, you will receive pre-tax benefits for your commute and free parking.
A stocked, beautiful new office | Located in downtown Palo Alto, our office was specifically designed to accommodate all working styles. We've invested in technology to support our hybrid team, plus we provide office snacks and daily catered lunches so that team members can work well and have fun together.
Paid parental leave | We think it's crucial that new parents have time to adjust to their new lives without worrying about work, so we provide all parents inclusive of birthing, adoption, or fostering ten weeks of paid baby bonding.
Work-from-home flexibility and support | We recognize that everyone's homelife is different and support remote and hybrid work. Upon joining, we provide a one-time remote office stipend for all team members and then a monthly stipend to cover WFH costs such as the internet.
Fun company-wide events | Whether we work locally or remotely, we genuinely enjoy spending time together. That’s why we plan fun virtual and in-person events to let loose and laugh.