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
Lead digital underwriting resources in building AURA rules that reflect RGA’s underwriting philosophyDevelop and continually update and refine RGA’s Global Master rule setsProvide input into the digital underwriting strategy and roadmap, making recommendations to the Lead of Americas DeliveryPerforms 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 RGAManage projects and ensure assigned tasks and timelines areUtilize your strong technical risk assessment skills and experience in underwriting Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection and Total Permanent Disability products in developing e- Underwriting rulesCoach, develop and mentor RGA’s underwriting clients and colleagues in the rules developmentIdentify and escalate decisions and unresolved issues to the Lead of Americas DeliveryDemonstrate effective time management, conflict resolution and presentation of alternativeParticipate 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 constructionProvide 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 reportingRequirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Required :
Minimum 7+ years of experience in insurance / reinsurance marketStrong foundation and understanding in RGA’s underwriting philosophy.Bachelor Degree or equivalent experienceFALU / DLDU or other industry qualification an asset.Previous experience in writing automated underwriting rules for traditional and simplified issue business preferred.Previous Underwriting experiencePreferred :
10+ years of underwriting experience with mortality and morbidity productsExperience developing and implementing underwriting rulesBS / BA Science, Business, FALU or DLDUSKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Required :
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills utilizing experience, research guidelines and internal resourcesHighly 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 membersHighly advanced ability to adapt new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditionsExpert skills in managing multiple projects simultaneouslyCreative, flexible, self-motivated, and responsive.Must be an “out of the box” thinker.Work effectively both independently and in a team settingHighly adaptable to a rapidly changing environment.Client focused (both external and internal)Ability to travel will be required