Director, Underwriting Audit

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential reinsurance organization seeking a Director of Underwriting Audit. This is a remote position based in the United States, offering the opportunity to lead quality assurance and risk assessment for life insurance operations at a global scale. You'll serve as a subject matter expert, partnering with clients and internal teams to strengthen underwriting performance and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform internal and client underwriting audits, ensuring consistent, high-quality evaluation of underwriting practices
• Coordinate audit activities including case selection, scheduling (onsite and remote), comparisons, and professional reporting to stakeholders and senior management
• Deliver clear, actionable audit insights to internal stakeholders and clients; facilitate discussions to drive alignment and continuous improvement
• Partner with underwriting teams and Medical Directors to review findings, inform guideline interpretation, and contribute to enhancements in underwriting philosophy and practices
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing underwriting insight, solutions, and communication that supports positive business outcomes
• Evaluate and, where applicable, underwrite and cosign large, complex life insurance risks within authority limits
• Identify trends and opportunities to enhance audit processes; contribute to guideline development and participate in projects supporting broader organizational needs

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related work experience (minimum 8 years)
• 7-8 years of reinsurance underwriting experience or 9+ years direct underwriting experience
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and data/query tools such as SQL to support analysis and reporting
• Strong ability to interpret insurance contracts and apply underwriting guidelines across diverse client environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Broad understanding of medical, financial, legal, and accounting concepts as applied to risk evaluation
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly advanced analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in changing environments
• Advanced knowledge of life insurance underwriting principles, risk assessment, and reinsurance practices
• Ability to work effectively in remote or hybrid environments with on-camera presence for team interaction and client engagement
• Willingness to travel as needed (up to approximately 20%)
• Preferred: BS/BA in Science or Business; ACS, ALU, FLMI, FALU, or CLU accreditation or progress toward accreditation

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team conducts an initial screening to understand your background and match you with the right opportunity. Once we've confirmed mutual interest, we submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly—all communication flows through our team to ensure a smooth, professional process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

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