Top Underwriting Executive leads and directs the overall underwriting strategy, operations, and policy development across product lines. Ensures profitability, growth, and efficiencies that align with the organization's goals and objectives. Being a Top Underwriting Executive establishes financial control guidelines, tools, administrative standards, and best practices. Researches competitors and market conditions to develop and maintain risk selection criteria and methods that support sound risk management. Additionally, Top Underwriting Executive requires a bachelor's degree. May require certification as a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). Typically reports to top management. The Top Underwriting Executive manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Physicians Mutual is seeking a candidate that is very well versed in Underwriting and demonstrates strong negotiation skills and leadership abilities. Underwrites Life & Health Insurance applications carrying the highest benefit amounts offered by the Company. Coordinates the development, implementation, and maintenance of PC or mainframe-based Life & Health systems to ensure compliance with state regulations and to document Underwriting practices and procedures. Provides underwriting advice or recommendations to various company personnel. Coordinates with various departments and TPAs to accomplish goals for developing and implementing procedural changes as needed. Represents Life & Health Underwriting Department at meetings involving compliance with state regulations and the development of new products, applications, and procedures.
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Since our start in 1902, Physicians Mutual Insurance Company has held to our founder’s promise — to provide protection to families when they need it most. In 1970, Physicians Life Insurance Company was founded and became a member of the Physicians Mutual family.
Today, we offer health, life and retirement products to millions of people from all walks of life. We’ve been here for them. Listening. Answering questions. Empowering them with the specialized guidance they need to make confident decisions about their insurance.
Over the years, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future.