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Life Underwriting Quality Specialist

NR Consulting LLC

New Haven, CT(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$106,000–$130,000 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Financial Audit, Insurance, Insurance Underwriting, Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Operational Audit, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Program Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Team Player, Testing, Underwriting, Writing Skills
LOCATION
New Haven, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job title: Life Underwriting Quality Specialist
Location: Remote
Direct Hire/ Full time

Overview
The Quality Assurance Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining the quality, consistency, and integrity of underwriting processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational auditing and underwriting experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The auditor partners closely with underwriting, operations, and internal audit leadership to assess risk, test controls, ensure process compliance, and support ongoing process improvements.
Core Responsibilities
  • Conduct audits and quality checks on underwriting work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Provide constructive feedback to underwriters and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Evaluate compliance with underwriting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Work closely with the Chief Underwriter to assess risks, test internal controls, and identify weaknesses or deficiencies for presentation to control owners and business partners.
  • Perform and document process walkthroughs to understand the risk and control environment and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Assist in the development of audit programs, risk assessments, work papers, and formal audit findings.
  • Complete operational, financial, and technology audits in accordance with professional auditing and accounting standards.
  • Assist with data governance reporting, including the preparation of periodic reports and key metrics.
  • Support the Chief Underwriter with drafting audit reports and presenting findings to senior leadership, including the VP of Internal Audit.
  • Participate and/or support department initiatives and project work, including:
    • Underwriting or audit process improvements
    • Cross-functional projects that impact underwriting quality, controls, or reporting
Skills Qualifications
Required:
  • Senior Underwriting risk assessment skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Underwriting audit, quality assurance, and reporting experience
  • General knowledge of life systems, underwriting procedures, and insurance company operations required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Interest in underwriting, auditing, risk management, or insurance operations
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools or willingness to learn
Education
Required:
  • BS degree
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience

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NR Consulting LLC

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