Top Division Research & Development Executive plans and directs all research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives for a division. Leads research efforts to identify new technologies and other scientific concepts that can be used to improve current product offerings or create new products and services. Being a Top Division Research & Development Executive evaluates and recommends ideas for new products that may enhance the organization's competitive position and achieve growth in revenue and/or market share. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Top Division Research & Development Executive typically reports to a top management. The Top Division Research & Development Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Division Research & Development Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
This position will be a subject matter expert on Research and Development within the Strategic Underwriting Initiatives (SUI) Team. The objective of this role will be to drive insights that will help inform RGA’s approach and capabilities relating to the effective use of underwriting evidence as well as the modernization and continued evolution of underwriting methodology. Internally, will utilize Subject Matter Expertise to drive the direction of underwriting advancements with a focus on consistently delivering results. This position will work closely with the Underwriting Innovation team to share expertise and support across USIL and AURA Tech teams. Externally, will maintain a high degree of visibility. This role will emphasize innovative thinking leading to research and concept development, presentation of new ideas, business case development, and concept validation activities. Will be responsible for understanding the landscape of underwriting innovation, compiling, and sharing those insights, investigating futuristic risk assessment approaches to automate, accelerate and ultimately improve the performance of underwriting methodology.
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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting, and product development. Our mission is to enhance our clients’ prosperity by supporting their financial and risk management capabilities.
The general pay range for this position is $120K-$162K base per year. Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement and other employee benefits.
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