[Remote] Underwriting Managing Director at Pacific Life

Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
InsuranceIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience, typically including management experience
  • 4-year degree or equivalent experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles within own family and knowledge of others
  • Ability to manage multiple related teams, set organizational priorities, and allocate resources
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex technical, operational, and organizational problems

Responsibilities

  • Appraises and underwrites applications for insurance to assess mortality and morbidity risk with company guidelines to assure equitable treatment of policyholders and producers and to meet the company's financial objectives
  • Determines whether to accept, modify, or decline a risk through evaluation of an individual's medical history or physical condition, occupational hazards, financial background, insurable interest, and other pertinent information
  • Consults with superiors or medical department concerning any questionable medical or personal situations
  • Has contact with the field force to gather information on which to base decisions
  • Has authority to approve cases up to specific standard and substandard limits
  • Provides leadership to managers and professional staff
  • Develops departmental plans, including business, production, and/or organizational priorities
  • Makes decisions guided by resource availability and functional objectives

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UnderwritingRisk AssessmentMortality RiskMorbidity RiskInsurance AppraisalMedical History EvaluationFinancial AnalysisLeadershipTeam ManagementResource AllocationOrganizational Planning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this underwriting position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the base pay range for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What experience is required for the Underwriting Managing Director role?

Candidates need 10+ years of experience, typically including management experience, and a 4-year degree or equivalent experience.

What does the company culture at Pacific Life emphasize?

Pacific Life emphasizes collaboration, innovation, work-life balance, support, and an inclusive workforce where people come first.

When do benefits start for new employees?

Your benefits start on day 1.

Pacific Life

About Pacific Life

Newport Beach, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1868Year Founded
$189.4MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition in annuities market from companies like Prudential and MetLife.
Potential financial exposure from significant real estate investments.
Integration challenges with Selerix could affect customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Pacific Life partners with T. Rowe Price for innovative Lifetime Income solutions.
Recognized as a top community-minded company, enhancing brand reputation and trust.
Real-time integration with Selerix improves benefits administration accuracy and efficiency.

Upsides

Lifetime Income solution attracts clients seeking secure retirement options.
Enhanced annuity products offer flexibility and growth, increasing product attractiveness.
Strong real estate financing position opens more sector opportunities.

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