Underwriting Trainer II

Transamerica

3d•$88,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Job Profile Summary The Manager Underwriting Distribution Liaison develops and maintains close relationships with assigned distribution partner(s) to provide consistency in messaging, service and support during the underwriting process for life and health insurance applications. Manages a team(s) of underwriters and serves as the escalation point for cases requiring immediate resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent experience
Seven years of life or health underwriting experience
Experience managing staff
Leadership skills to act as a change agent
Analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
Self-directed with the ability to work under pressure
Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills
Proficient using MS Office

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Transamerica products and distribution channels
FALU, FLMI and other industry designations
Experience with company underwriting processing systems

Responsibilities

Maintain positive, results-driven relationships with assigned distribution partner(s); provide feedback and data on distribution specific performance.
Manage, coach, and develop underwriting staff.
Timely resolution of escalated cases; work with underwriter through to completion.
Collaborate with distribution partner(s) and Technical Underwriting Lead to identify areas for improvement; develop training/mentoring plans for internal and external groups as appropriate.
Educate agents on complex medical and financial concepts to help improve placement rates.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs