$95,198–$158,663 Per Year
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Perform in-depth data analysis of underwriting opportunities to assess mortality and process effectiveness trends and make recommendations that advance automation goals and align our underwriting approach with mortality results and efficiency goals.
• Support the analysis and creation of future development of traditional, accelerated, and automated underwriting rules.
• Assist with research projects related to new data sources. Leverage strong research skills to analyze tools that streamline and enhance the underwriting process.
• Translate complex research or technical findings into actionable recommendations for business, operations, and technology partners. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in reviewing and analyzing procedures and guidelines for training needs and updates to standard operating procedures (SOP). Review SOPs for content approval as needed.
• Continuously monitor advanced data analytics and visualization tools (such as Tableau, Power BI to identify trends and make recommendations on process improvements on rules and processes.
• Work as a subject matter expert on the creation and revision of application forms and the filing process.
• Lead or participate, as assigned, in reviewing strategic Underwriting opportunities for Sammons Financial Group (SFG) member companies, including possible Underwriting niches.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry related work experience Required
- Minimum 5 years' Life Underwriting experience Preferred
- Rules writing experience Preferred
- Possess excellent organizational and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Strong and effective leadership, decision-making and motivational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills for relationship building
- Flexible and adaptable to quickly changing deadlines within projects
- Excellent communication skills, including listening, oral, presentation and written
- Strong analytical skills in assessing medical evidence and mortality data
- Able to effectively use Excel
- Designation or working toward completion of FALU Required
Suitability Requirements:
• Criminal background check required.
Pay Range:
USD $95,198.00 - USD $158,663.00 /Yr.
Company Information:
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
• Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
• Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
• Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
• Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you.
• An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship:
At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)
Additional Information:
Sammons Financial Group Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
ADA
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E-Verify
Sammons Financial Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Policy for External Search Firms and Agencies
Sammons Financial Group maintains an internal Talent Acquisition function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors. Please review our Recruitment Agency Policy for additional information here.