Trustmark ยท 2 months ago
Executive Director, Group Underwriting
Greater Chicago Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$134K/yr - $199K/yr
10+ years expTrustmark is dedicated to improving wellbeing for everyone through a culture of trust and inclusivity. The Executive Director, Group Underwriting will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Group Benefits underwriting organization, while developing underwriting strategies that ensure competitive and sustainable product offerings.
FitnessHealth Care
Responsibilities
Build, develop and implement underwriting strategy aligned with corporate growth, profit, and risk management objectives for group products
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriting leaders and professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement
Partner with senior leadership to shape product and pricing strategy across Group Life, Disability, Dental, and Vision lines
Drive transformation and automation initiatives to enhance underwriting efficiency and accuracy
Oversee underwriting policies, practices, and risk selection standards to ensure compliance with corporate guidelines, regulatory requirements, and reinsurance agreements
Ensure underwriting practices are consistent, data-driven, and aligned with actuarial principles and corporate profitability goals
Partner closely with Sales, Product, and Client Management teams to develop competitive proposals that meet client needs while maintaining profitability
Lead the adoption of advanced analytics, AI, and automation to improve risk assessment and pricing precision
Continuously improve underwriting workflows, tools, and training programs to support scalability and consistency
Other duties as needed/assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive underwriting leadership experience in Group Benefits, with deep knowledge of Group Life, Disability, Dental, and Vision products
Proven experience leading underwriting teams, setting strategy, and managing large or complex portfolios
Strong financial and analytical acumen, with demonstrated success managing profitability and risk
Experience collaborating with actuarial, product, and sales teams to achieve growth and margin targets
Expertise in leveraging data analytics and business intelligence tools to inform strategy and measure performance
Familiarity with modern product management tools and Agile development methodologies
Strong understanding of digital user experience (UX) and how to apply it to create an intuitive online insurance journey
Preferred
Experience with automated underwriting systems and leveraging technology to streamline complex processes
Benefits
Health/dental/vision
Life insurance
FSA and HSA
401(k) plan
Employee Assistant Program
Back-up Care for Children, Adults and Elders
Many health and wellness initiatives
Wellness program that enables employees to participate in health initiatives to reduce their insurance premiums
Company
Trustmark
Trustmark is a national employee benefits company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Daniel Hanke
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Erich Sternberg
Chief Strategy Officer and President, Voluntary Benefits
Recent News
2025-11-18
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