National Life Group · 11 hours ago
Sr. Underwriting Innovation Consultant
Montpelier, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $173K/yr
10+ years expNational Life Group is one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies, dedicated to providing families with stability and peace of mind since 1848. The Senior Underwriting Innovation Consultant will drive performance improvement and innovation within the underwriting process, focusing on system analysis, automation strategy, and project leadership to enhance efficiency and quality.
Health CareInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement across the underwriting journey, including application flow, reflexive questions, rules logic, and evidence sources
Serve as a primary liaison between the underwriting engine carrier, third party vendors, and Business Architecture teams
Participate in business requirements development for initiatives impacting underwriting processes and systems
Monitor rules engine performance to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, increase auto decision rates, and ensure alignment with Life Guide
Review vendor performance and recommend enhancements to existing solutions as well as potential new third party data sources
Manage monthly underwriting rulebook releases for both Simplified and Traditional workflows
Support testing efforts and validation of system releases and new product integrations
Support training initiatives related to the underwriting engine and third-party vendor processing
Lead pilot efforts for emerging technologies and support implementation of new tools and data sources
Partner with corporate leadership to analyze underwriting results and identify opportunities to improve new business value
Respond to daily production inquiries with clear, timely, and accurate guidance for underwriting teams
Proactively identify risks, gaps, and dependencies ahead of product launches and supports smooth execution through clear communication and collaboration
Qualification
Required
10+ years of Underwriting experience
Bachelor's degree required
Strong background in underwriting systems, automation, and process improvement
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and vendor relationships
Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision making
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
Medical
Financial
401(k) eligibility
Various paid time off benefits
Vacation
Sick time
Parental leave
Company
National Life Group
National Life Group offers life insurance, and annuity products to help individuals, families and businesses pursue financial needs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
M
Mehran Assadi
Chairman, CEO & President
Recent News
2025-11-26
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