Underwriting Training and Forensic Consultant

Company: Pacific Life
Location: Lynchburg
Posted on: January 13, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description
Job Description:

Pacific Life is currently seeking a talented Underwriting Training and Forensic Consultant to join the Life Insurance Division in Lynchburg, VA. The Life Insurance Division works with financial and insurance professionals to give families and businesses the life insurance coverage needed to help meet important financial protection, wealth accumulation, and wealth preservation goals.

Position Summary:

The Underwriting Training and Forensic Consultant will be responsible for the overall training program within the underwriting department. This position will also be responsible for developing and implementing a forensic underwriting program. This individual will also be looked at as a subject matter expert and will lend their expertise to projects and initiatives as needed.

Responsibilities include:

New hire underwriter training and onboarding
Develop and coordinate new underwriter training program
Coordinate all departmental training which includes developing and delivering the training material
Develop and implement a forensic underwriting program for both traditionally underwritten applications and for applications underwritten utilizing alternative underwriting programs
Assist with the development and maintenance of underwriting guidelines
Collaborate with underwriting management, product actuaries, project team and others to mitigate risk and improve underwriting effectiveness and productivity, including identifying and escalating trends and/or behaviors that indicate anti-selection or risk to mortality assessment and protection
Stay abreast of industry trends with a focus on underwriting innovation
Participate in underwriting projects
Demonstrate an ability to think critically and analytically to provide innovative solutions and ensure underwriting operations are performing efficiently and meeting mortality expectations

Factors for Success:
Minimum 10 years life underwriting experience with demonstrated proficiency in all underwriting processes and philosophies
Experience developing and implementing underwriting training programs
Forensic underwriting experience preferred
Critical thinking skills and attention to detail with ability to quickly identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Knowledge and understanding of underwriting operations and risk management
Proven ability to understand technology and translate it into useful business processes and practice
Ability to interpret meaning of information for others; translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used
Ability to develop specific goals, plan, and prioritize work
Project management and/or process improvement experience preferred
Requires strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong PC and typing skills to include general Microsoft skills required to data enter and process information; extremely comfortable with web based underwriting analysis tools and imaging systems
Bachelor s Degree
Professional Designations: AALU/FALU and FLMI preferred
Ability to work remotely

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Benefits
Join the Pacific Life team and watch your career grow! We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes: Competitive salary and bonus program Medical, dental, and vision as part our commitment in investing in the health and wellbeing of our employees Two retirement savings plans: 401k savings plan with company match and Company Retirement Contribution (company-paid) Generous vacation time and holiday pay And much more!

EEO Statement
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.

About Pacific Life
For more than 150 years, Pacific Life has offered innovative products and services including life insurance, annuities, and mutual funds, along with a variety of investment products, all of which provide The Power to Help You Succeed. We firmly believe each employee plays a part in our continued growth and success, and we pride ourselves in providing a work environment that is challenging, inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented. With a powerful past and a strong future, Pacific Life offers an environment where you re empowered to achieve your personal best. In return, we look to your passion and insight to help us grow. For additional company information, including current financial strength ratings, visit www.PacificLife.com.

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