Ethos · 2 days ago
Senior Underwriting Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $212K/yr
7+ years expEthos is a company dedicated to making life insurance faster and easier for families through technology and a customer-centric approach. The Senior Life Underwriting Manager will oversee US-based life underwriters, manage underwriting production, and ensure compliance while optimizing operations and enhancing customer experience.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechInsuranceInsurTechLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, vision, and direction to the life underwriting team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Develop and implement underwriting policies and processes that improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and support profitable business growth
Mentor and develop a high-performing team of underwriters and build a strong bench of future leaders
Ensure that the underwriting team operates within established quality and productivity standards, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the production underwriting and underwriting special projects, ensuring that policies are underwritten in accordance with company guidelines, regulatory standards, and risk tolerance
Monitor and manage underwriting capacity and resource allocation to ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met, underwriting quality is maintained and projects are delivered on time
Support carrier partners with day to day operational needs to help the teams meet their long term strategic goals
Collaborate with underwriting strategies and engineering teams to implement innovative technologies (e.g., automation, AI, machine learning) that improve underwriting accuracy, speed, and efficiency
Leverage data analytics to assess the effectiveness of production underwriting practices, identify trends, and improve decision-making processes
Develop and present key performance metrics (KPIs) and operational reports to senior leadership, providing insights into underwriting performance, productivity, and profitability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial Science, Insurance, or a related field
A minimum of 7+ years of experience in life insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Extensive knowledge of life insurance products, underwriting processes, and industry regulations
Proven experience in leading and managing underwriting teams, and driving performance improvements
Strong understanding of data analytics, underwriting technology platforms, and automation tools
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a diverse team, drive change, and develop talent
Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to set a vision and execute strategic initiatives to achieve business goals
Analytical Skills: Excellent quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making
Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
Problem Solving: Creative and resourceful in identifying solutions to complex operational and underwriting challenges
Technology Savvy: Familiarity with underwriting software, automation tools, and data analytics platforms
Preferred
Master's degree
Professional certifications such as FLMI, ALMI, or other relevant underwriting/designations
Company
Ethos
Ethos makes getting life insurance instant and easy.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
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2023 (8)
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2021 (17)
2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$413.96MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision FundGeneral CatalystGoogle Ventures
2022-01-24Series D· $7.46M
2021-07-21Series D· $100M
2021-05-11Series D· $200M
Leadership Team
Peter Colis
CEO and Co-founder
Vipul Sharma
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
SV Angel
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