The Manager Underwriting Distribution Liaison develops and maintains close relationships with assigned distribution partner(s) to provide consistency in messaging, service and support during the underwriting process for life and health insurance applications. Manages a team(s) of underwriters and serves as the escalation point for cases requiring immediate resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain positive, results-driven relationships with assigned distribution partner(s); provide feedback and data on distribution specific performance.
  • Manage, coach, and develop underwriting staff.
  • Timely resolution of escalated cases; work with underwriter through to completion.
  • Collaborate with distribution partner(s) and Technical Underwriting Lead to identify areas for improvement; develop training/mentoring plans for internal and external groups as appropriate.
  • Educate agents on complex medical and financial concepts to help improve placement rates.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business field or equivalent experience
  • Seven years of life or health underwriting experience
  • Experience managing staff
  • Leadership skills to act as a change agent
  • Analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
  • Self-directed with the ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient using MS Office


Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Transamerica products and distribution channels
  • FALU, FLMI and other industry designations
  • Experience with company underwriting processing systems


Working Conditions

  • Remote (Other) Environment
  • Occasional Travel <10%
  • Travel for field/training visits

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $118,000-$140,000 annually.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus of 15% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

  • We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
  • Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email


This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.