Senior Director, Global Digital Underwriting
Reinsurance Group of AmericaCanada, Toronto30+ days ago
Salary
CA$500,000.00 yearly
Job descriptionLead digital underwriting resources in building AURA rules that reflect RGA’s underwriting philosophy Develop and continually update and refine RGA’s Global Master rule sets Provide input into the digital underwriting strategy and roadmap, making recommendations to the Lead of Americas Delivery Performs supervisory duties including, but not limited to training, evaluating, coaching direct reports. Cultivate good working relationships with the Chief Underwriters, product, and technology teams across RGA Manage projects and ensure assigned tasks and timelines are Utilize your strong technical risk assessment skills and experience in underwriting Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection and Total Permanent Disability products in developing e- Underwriting rules Coach, develop and mentor RGA’s underwriting clients and colleagues in the rules development Identify and escalate decisions and unresolved issues to the Lead of Americas Delivery Demonstrate effective time management, conflict resolution and presentation of alternative Participate in e-Underwriting rules reviews to : Ensure adherence to the appropriate underwriting guidelines Analyze and make recommendations to increase straight through processing rates Provide best practice recommendations in rules construction Provide feedback to the GUM team on all GUM manual related issues identified during the rules development process. Participates, as a subject matter expert, leader or team member, in special projects, committees, meetings and client presentations, as required. Stays abreast of electronic underwriting and reporting Minimum 7+ years of experience in insurance / reinsurance market Strong foundation and understanding in RGA’s underwriting philosophy. Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience FALU / DLDU or other industry qualification an asset. Previous experience in writing automated underwriting rules for traditional and simplified issue business preferred. Previous Underwriting experience 10+ years of underwriting experience with mortality and morbidity products Experience developing and implementing underwriting rules BS / BA Science, Business, FALU or DLDU Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills utilizing experience, research guidelines and internal resources Highly advanced oral and written communication skills including presentation skills, demonstrating the ability to convey information in a way that is meaningful and well received by stakeholders and team members Highly advanced ability to adapt new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions Expert skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously Creative, flexible, self-motivated, and responsive. Must be an “out of the box” thinker. Work effectively both independently and in a team setting Highly adaptable to a rapidly changing environment. Client focused (both external and internal) Ability to travel will be required
Position Overview
Under the direction and support of the Lead of Americas delivery manage the ongoing development of AURA rules-based initiatives with a focus on :
- Managing a team of digital underwriters and
- Maintaining and enhancing RGA’s Global Underwriting Master Aura rulesets
- Ensuring these rules adhere to RGA’s Underwriting philosophy and generate decisions reflective of this philosophy
- Supporting client implementations of AURA by providing digital underwriting subject matter
- Assist in developing Strategic plans as they relate to the Digital Underwriting roadmap
The hiring preference is in the Toronto location, but remote candidates will be considered.
Responsibilities
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