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Fg LifeDirector, Underwriting Implementation
Fg Life is seeking a Director, Underwriting Implementation for a remote position to oversee the development, optimization, and management of digital applications and underwriting automation. Founded…
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Fg Life is seeking a Director, Underwriting Implementation for a remote position to oversee the development, optimization, and management of digital applications and underwriting automation. Founded in 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company provides annuity and life insurance products and operates as a recognized Top Workplace. This leadership position manages personnel, guides team performance, and acts as the Underwriting representative on cross-functional initiatives. The role focuses on rules-engine automation,…
Job Description
Fg Life is seeking a Director, Underwriting Implementation for a remote position to oversee the development, optimization, and management of digital applications and underwriting automation. Founded in 1959, Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company provides annuity and life insurance products and operates as a recognized Top Workplace.
This leadership position manages personnel, guides team performance, and acts as the Underwriting representative on cross-functional initiatives. The role focuses on rules-engine automation, vendor management, third-party integration, and aligning underwriting philosophy with scalable technology solutions. The ideal candidate balances risk and profitability while driving continuous improvement across data sources and decisioning tools.
Key duties include designing and enhancing automated decisioning technology, coordinating with internal IT, evaluating the protective value of risk-selection requirements, and partnering with Underwriting Operations to support daily processing. Candidates should possess strong analytical reasoning, communication skills, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end design, implementation, and enhancement of digital applications, underwriting rules, and auto-decisioning technology
- Oversee rules-engine automation including vendor management and third-party evidence-provider integrations
- Translate underwriting guidelines into scalable automated technology solutions that balance risk and profitability
- Partner with the Director, Underwriting Innovations to assess the protective value of underwriting elements and programs
- Represent Underwriting on cross-functional teams to deliver digital experiences for agents and clients
- Manage personnel performance, develop talent, and support team effectiveness
- Collaborate with Underwriting Operations to ensure automation initiatives support business expectations
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree
- Bring 8 or more years of relevant professional experience
- Have at least 1 year of experience in life underwriting
- Possess a minimum of 1 year of experience with underwriting automation
- Have at least 1 year of experience working with outsourced partners
- Ability to travel up to 10 percent of the time
- Fulfill regular and punctual attendance expectations
Qualifications
- Possess FLMI and FALU designations
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is listed with a remote status, and Fg Life offers flexible work arrangements including remote options.
What education and experience are required?
The posting requires a Bachelor's Degree, 8+ years of relevant experience, 1+ year in life underwriting, 1+ year with underwriting automation, and 1+ year working with outsourced partners.
Does the role include supervisory duties?
Yes, this position involves people leadership responsibilities such as managing performance, developing talent, and supporting team effectiveness.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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