Senior Underwriting Escalations Specialist

Summary

Join Ethos as an Underwriting Escalation Specialist and manage complex underwriting issues, collaborating with underwriters and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate decisions. You will analyze risk, provide expert guidance, and identify process improvement opportunities. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in the insurance industry. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to contribute to a fast-growing company dedicated to improving the life insurance process. Ethos values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Further details on benefits can be found on their careers page.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Sr underwriting or related roles within the insurance industry
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse teams
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in underwriting software and Google Suite

Responsibilities

• Handle escalated underwriting cases, analyzing complex risk scenarios and determining appropriate resolutions
• Collaborate with underwriters and other departments to gather necessary information and facilitate informed decision-making
• Review and assess underwriting submissions, providing expert guidance and recommendations
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to streamline the escalation process
• Identify trends in escalated cases and provide feedback for process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Prepare detailed reports on escalated issues, including outcomes and recommendations for future prevention
• Stay updated on industry regulations, guidelines, and best practices to ensure compliance in all underwriting activities
• Assist in training and mentoring junior underwriters on escalation procedures and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway

Benefits

US national base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000 -$155,000