Manager/Director, Underwriting Automation

Key duties and responsibilities

• Consult with clients on underwriting program goals, objectives and design
• Define underwriting intent and assist with translation of intent to the configuration team for accurate implementation
• Ensure rules and outcomes meet intent and program objectives
• Review, analyze and assess impacts of changes to rules for underwriting and pricing considerations
• Understand industry trends of underwriting automation, data and product offerings to educate internal team and consult with clients
• Assess, anayze and define intent and rules for existing and new data sources to ensure optimal engine performance
• Identify opportunities for overall underwriting program improvement for existing and prospective clients

Required experience & competencies

• 7-10 years fully underwritten life Insurance underwriting experience
• 3-5 years experience with Accelerated Underwriting programs
• Demonstrated ability to apply underwriting concepts and design appropriate analytic and risk management measures
• Exposure to and and experience with utilizing rules based, automated underwriting systems, including development and enhancement of rules, processes and data sources.
• Experience in evaluating and analyzing vendor solutions including predictive scoring tools, rules, and evolving data sources
• High level of independence and self direction in addition to collaboration, correlation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work within cross functional teams and disciplines Simplified or Guaranteed Issue program underwriting or development experience preferred.
• Strong client facing interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and initiative skills
• Problem solving skills and resourcefulness to seek and find answers and solutions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables, Filtering, Formulas

Required Education 

• BA/BS degree or equivalent
• FALU and FLMI preferred

SCOR, the 4th largest reinsurer in the world, provides insurance companies with a diversified and innovative range of solutions and services to control and manage risk. Leveraging experience and expertise to deliver “The Art & Science of Risk”, SCOR provides cutting-edge financial solutions, analytics tools and services in all areas related to risk – from Life & Health and Property & Casualty insurance to Investments. Our specialized teams operate in over 160 countries, fostering long-term relationships with clients. 
In order to provide our clients with a broad range of innovative reinsurance solutions, SCOR pursues an underwriting policy that is founded on profitability and supported by effective risk management strategy and a prudent investment policy. This approach allows us to offer clients an optimum level of security, to create value for shareholders, and to contribute to the welfare and resilience of society by helping to protect insureds against the risks they face.
At SCOR, we believe that employing people from different backgrounds and ensuring inclusivity is a major driving force for the success of the Group. We are committed to fostering a work environment in which all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to SCOR’s success.