Senior Manager Life Underwriting at Ethos Life

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Insurance, InsurtechIndustries

Requirements

10+ years in Life new business underwriting
5+ years of experience in an underwriting leadership or development role
Extensive knowledge of life insurance trends and new technology
Sharp focus on execution and an owner mentality with a track record of delivering success in a timely manner
Data oriented decision making skills and great intuition
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

50% of role dedicated to case underwriting
Lead the team with passion, positivity and continual improvement
Work closely with Chief Underwriter, Head of Underwriting Development and Director of Underwriting Operations to recruit, hire, mentor, and develop underwriting staff both domestically and internationally
Assess quality and headcount
Perform hiring analysis to flex with growth
Create and improve onboarding and underwriting training programs
Develop performance management and quality control system to provide feedback, guidance and reviews to underwriting team members
Assist underwriting staff to develop their technical and decision making skills, while ensuring adherence to core values
Drive strategic efforts to optimize underwriting workflows, including work to implement rules within an underwriting engine, recommending solutions and best practices as appropriate
As needed, work with Underwriting Strategies to perform quality assurance testing of automated rules and processes

Skills

Life Underwriting

Case Underwriting

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Recruiting

Hiring

Onboarding

Underwriting Operations

Quality Assessment

Ethos Life

Online life insurance with no medical exams

About Ethos Life

Ethos Life provides life insurance solutions through a fully online platform, making it easier for individuals and families to obtain coverage without the need for medical exams. The application process is streamlined, allowing potential clients to receive instant quotes and often get approved within minutes by answering specific health and lifestyle questions. This approach contrasts with traditional life insurance methods, which can be lengthy and cumbersome. Ethos Life sells term and whole life insurance policies through partner carriers and earns commissions on these sales. Additionally, the company offers complimentary estate planning tools, such as free wills, to enhance the customer experience and set itself apart from competitors. The goal of Ethos Life is to provide straightforward and affordable life insurance options while simplifying the overall process for its customers.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$395.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

Departure of key executives like CFO Anan Kashyap may affect financial strategy.

Class action lawsuit under Illinois genetic privacy law could harm Ethos's reputation.

Recent layoffs may indicate financial strain, affecting employee morale and performance.

Differentiation

Ethos Life offers a fully online life insurance application process, eliminating medical exams.

The company provides complimentary estate planning tools, enhancing customer value and experience.

Ethos partners with major insurers like Legal & General America to ensure policy reliability.

Upsides

Growing demand for no-exam life insurance policies boosts Ethos's market potential.

Increased consumer interest in digital insurance solutions aligns with Ethos's tech-driven model.

Partnerships with companies like Ameritas expand Ethos's product offerings and market reach.

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