The Standard · 1 month ago
Director, Supplemental Accounts Underwriting
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $158K/yr
7+ years expThe Standard is a company dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others with a focus on customer-first values and innovative technologies. The Director of Supplemental Accounts in Underwriting will lead the voluntary benefits underwriting team to meet business targets while aligning with the company's mission of achieving financial well-being for customers.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Oversee a reporting structure of 1 people leader and their team plus 6-8 individual contributor underwriters
Partner with sales leadership and internal partners to build knowledge and capabilities around Supplemental Health products *(Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)*, Life insurance offerings *(such as Group Whole Life, Group Universal Life, and Group Term Life to 100 with long-term care)*, as well as Cancer and Disability products, covering all service segments
Leverage your expertise to apply best underwriting guidelines, analyze and resolve complex issues, and improve on processes and procedures
Create a highly engaged work environment that focuses on continuous improvement and growth of underwriting talent and business acumen
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or related subject. Additional experience in underwriting leadership may be substituted in lieu of a degree
A minimum of two (2) years of management experience that demonstrates the ability to lead, train, and develop underwriters and leaders to achieve desired business results
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in group insurance underwriting or closely related underwriting field
Advanced knowledge of risk analysis and underwriting philosophy
Benefits
A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Company
The Standard
The Standard is a leading provider of workplace benefits including group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and vision insurance, group accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance, paid family leave and absence management services, retirement plans services and individual annuities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-03-07Acquired
1999-04-16IPO
Leadership Team
Jared Hyman
Regional Vice President
Brad Yoder
Assistant Vice President - Life, Supplemental Health & Disability Claims
Recent News
2025-12-17
2025-11-03
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