At Globe Life, we are committed to empowering our employees with the support and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their career. Our thriving and dynamic community offers ample room for professional development, increased earning potential, and a secure work environment.

We take pride in fostering a caring and innovative culture that enables us to collectively grow and overcome challenges in a connected, collaborative, and mutually respectful environment that calls us to help Make Tomorrow Better.

Role Overview:

Could you be our next Divisional VP of Underwriting? **** Globe Life is looking for a Divisional VP of Underwriting to join the team!

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Globe Life’s underwriting functions and employees. This individual will analyze and continuously review the company’s execution of underwriting policies, ensure sound decisions are being made, maintain and modify risk assessment strategies, oversee tools and technology used in the underwriting process, ensure departmental alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements, and drive innovation and modernization to improve efficiency, accuracy, and company profitability.

This is a hybrid position located in McKinney, TX ( WFH Monday & Friday, In Office Tuesday-Thursday) .

What You Will Do:

• Lead and mentor a large team of professionals in a high-performance environment.
• Effectively fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and transparency at all levels.
• Set clear goals and expectations for all levels of employees.
• Provide coaching and support to leadership to develop effective succession planning to enable flexibility and business resiliency.
• Oversee the company’s training program for underwriting professionals, looking for opportunities to simplify and enhance it wherever possible.
• Deliver consistent communication of the departmental vision and how it aligns to the company’s strategic plans to all levels of employees.
• Create, establish, and execute underwriting processes, procedures, and strategies.
• Collaborate with leaders and employees across the enterprise to set, monitor, and adjust policies and procedures to address cross-functional impacts resulting from business needs, regulatory changes, and/or market trends.
• Review, monitor, maintain, and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure departmental productivity, quality, and profitability.
• Review and approve high value and complex underwriting cases, leveraging underwriting experience to exercise judgement.
• Contribute cross-functionally with team members in Regulatory Compliance, Actuarial, Claims, and Accounting to ensure appropriate balance of risk mitigation and business growth opportunities.
• Represent the Underwriting department in meetings with key stakeholders, senior leadership, and other parties.
• Improve departmental processes and efficiencies to reduce administrative expenses and improve service to our customers and agents.
• Lead efforts to improve, develop, and implement new tools, technologies, and automation within the underwriting process.
• Research and effectively network internally and externally to stay current on industry best practices, trends, emerging risks, and technology improvements that may impact the company or industry overall.
• Prepare and perform research, analytical studies, cost-benefit analyses, prepare financial and/or statistical reports and effectively communicate and make recommendations to senior and executive leadership.
• Support collection of medical records for all departments within Globe Life and affiliates.
• Engage with key internal and external customers and vendors to enhance the customer and employee experience.
• Routinely perform financial projections for underwriting expenses and employee salary costs
• Prepare material to routinely present to senior and executive management regarding departmental performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Can Bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in the areas or Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, or related field required.
• A master’s degree or professional designation (FLMI, FALU, ALMI) is a plus.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in life insurance industry and at least 5 years of underwriting management experience is required.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and management skills and experience is a must.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of employees.
• Subject matter expertise in medical underwriting, terminology, industry trends, risk management, and understanding of life insurance products is required.
• Risk management and mitigation.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to leverage data and analytics to drive decisions is a must.
• Strong drive and proven ability to improve and enhance existing processes.
• Experience in driving change through the innovation and modernization of legacy underwriting tools/technologies.
• Proven ability to manage and develop teams, handle employee relations, and achieve departmental goals
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Visio) required.

Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:

• Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
• Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

How Globe Life Will Support You:

Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:

• Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because we believe that taking care of your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
• Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
• Wellness club reimbursements and gym discounts to help you stay on top of your health.
• Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Development training programs to enhance your skills and career progression and unlock your full potential.

Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.

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Required Skills

Required Experience

Quality Clerk Coordinator Background / Experience / Skills:

• Manufacturing experience preferred
• A bachelors or technical degree is required; 2 – 5 years of experience in quality systems and continuous improvement preferred, but not required.
• Must have the ability to create and decipher charts and graphs.
• Ability to communicate comfortably and effectively with upper management and customers.
• Strong organizational, time management, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must be flexible, self-motivate and willing to expand their responsibilities.

***** “Commonly associated” is not intended to mean always or only. There may be different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

Quality Clerk Coordinator Education / Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Clear and professional written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of various carton defects and their causes a plus.
• Ability to perform intermediate/advance computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access); SAP knowledge a plus ****

Quality Clerk Coordinator Physical Requirements:

• Sitting or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Routine Lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Occasional Lifting up to 45 lbs.
• Push/pull pallet jack with up to 15 lb. push force load.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

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