Health Underwriting Director jobs in Vermont
Health Underwriting Director directs and oversees the health insurance underwriting program for individuals and/or groups for medical and/or dental insurance. Responsible for ensuring integrity of underwriting activities and processes. Being a Health Underwriting Director manages staff of underwriters at the organization. Provides assistance to underwriters on more complex applications. Additionally, Health Underwriting Director has a strong knowledge of the underwriting discipline. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Health Underwriting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Health Underwriting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Director, Underwriting
- National Life Group
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Montpelier, VT
FULL_TIME
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Director - Underwriting
This position is located on our Montpelier, Vermont or Dallas, Texas campus.
This position requires strong leadership abilities, necessary to effectively lead a large underwriting team, driving productivity as well as quality risk selection. In addition, this position requires superior relationship building skills that can effectively manage and strengthen field relations. This role is expected to contribute positively to the profitable growth of the company through prudent and profitable underwriting decision-making.
Key Responsibilities- Work on highly complex underwriting risks; provides guidance on the most complex applications to staff underwriters
- Assist in developing underwriting policies and operating plans
- Establish and maintain strong field relationships to help Distribution successfully grow sales
- Mentor and guide less experienced underwriters and assist in development of underwriting training
- Participate in underwriting audits to ensure regulatory compliance
- Coordinate and monitor successful collaboration with internal supporting functions such as actuarial, claim, risk control, legal/regulatory and other business units to ensure alignment with overall strategy and goals
- Participate in the evaluation and development of new and existing life products
- Work in a team atmosphere with New Business leadership
- May be responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as directed by Senior Vice President, Operations and Vice President, Chief Underwriter
- Work with vendors as necessary to ensure the department is well supported
- Bachelor's degree
- 10-15 years of life underwriting experience; preferred background would include designations such as FMLI, CLU or other course work within the AALU, LOMA or similar industry organizations
- Experience in signing-off on large cases exceeding five million in face amount
- Previous experience with simplified issue and tele-underwriting
- Prior work experience with independent field force
- Must be able to communicate in an effective manner, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated skill in developing risk management and underwriting programs
- Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player
- Must be able to prioritize management and field requests
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong business acumen
- LTC and DI experience a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; must be action and results oriented
- Must be able to pass a background check
Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment
National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.
Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.
National Life Group
1 National Life Dr
Montpelier, VT 05604
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Director Home Health Services
- UVM Health Network - Home, Health and Hospice
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Colchester, VT
FULL_TIME
- Building Name: HHH - Home Health & HospiceLocation Address: 1110 Prim Rd, Colchester VermontRegularDepartment: HHH - Home Health & HospiceFull TimeStandard Hours: 40Shift: DayPrimary Shift: 8:00 AM - ...
- 16 Days Ago
Behavioral Health Director
- LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE INC
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Wells River, VT
OTHER
- Job Details Job Location: Wells River Office - Wells River, VT Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Graduate Degree Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionLittle Rivers Health Care is looking to ad...
- 1 Month Ago
Adult Behavioral Health Associate Director
- Lamoille County Mental Health Services
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Morrisville, VT
FULL_TIME
- Position will practice clinical supervision and administrative management of the managers, staff, and peer staff who provide case management and related services of the Adult Behavioral Health Program...
- 23 Days Ago
Office of Local Health Director
- State of Vermont
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Waterbury, VT
FULL_TIME
- OverviewThe Vermont Department of Health (VDH) is seeking candidates for the Director of the Division of Local Health, which is the "boots on the ground" of the Department. The Division is comprised o...
- 8 Days Ago
Director of Mental Health Services
- State of Vermont
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Waterbury, VT
FULL_TIME
- OverviewState of Vermont, Department of Mental Health is committed to ensuring the well-being and mental health of its residents. As a leading state agency dedicated to promoting mental wellness and p...
- 8 Days Ago
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Director, Commercial Underwriting
- Webster Bank
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New York, NY
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Director of Underwriting - Remote
- Idaho State Job Bank
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Boise, ID
- Director of Underwriting - Remote at Prime Therapeutics in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Our work matters....
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Managing Director / Treaty Underwriting
- The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
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Miami, FL
- Managing Director - UQ06FB We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well...
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Director of Underwriting
- TTCU
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Tulsa, OK
- Position Summary Manage the functions and employees of the Indirect, Consumer and Mortgage Underwriting departments in o...
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Contract Surety Underwriting Director
- CNA
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Westerville, OH
- You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Vermont
Vermont is located in the New England region of the Northeastern United States and comprises 9,614 square miles (24,900 km2), making it the 45th-largest state. It is the only state that does not have any buildings taller than 124 feet (38 m). Land comprises 9,250 square miles (24,000 km2) and water comprises 365 square miles (950 km2), making it the 43rd-largest in land area and the 47th in water area. In total area, it is larger than El Salvador and smaller than Haiti. It is the only landlocked state in New England, and it is also the easternmost and the smallest in area of all landlocked sta...
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Income Estimation for Health Underwriting Director jobs
$167,644 to $207,601
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