Underwriting Manager

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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location. Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity. Requisition #: 76396 The Role at a Glance As a Manager in Group Medical Underwriting, you will manage a team of medical underwriting professionals. You will oversee the adherence to policies and procedures, setting priorities, communicating key goals, tracking performance, and training team members to ensure success. What you’ll be doing Supervise the day-to-day team operations for the medical underwriting team. Manage the evaluation of individual employee medical underwriting requirements and risk selection on members of group accounts including new applicants, late plan entrants and benefit change requests during enrollment periods. Evaluate risks and determine approval or rejection on complex cases and second signoffs. Maintain knowledge on current and emerging medical underwriting practices and present on new trends/information to team. Responsible for administering medical underwriting rules and guidelines, application quality audits, and insurance laws and regulations. Provide training and development opportunities, including stretch assignments, for team members and give honest and open feedback to aid in the development of talent. Manage and enhance organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives. Responsible for hiring, training and development of staff. Ensure that top talent is hired and retained. Build organizational capability. Serve as a resource to team members and internal/external stakeholders. Forge strong professional relationships with key partners (internal and external), with strong emphasis on collaboration with distribution and project management partners. Ensure Quality Assurance and Training recommendations are incorporated into employee development and performance measurement Carry out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Complies with all company and site policies and procedures. Remain current in professional and industry trends. Make a positive contribution as demonstrated by: Making suggestions for improvement, Learning new skills, procedures, and processes Perform other duties as required. What we’re looking for Must-haves: Medical Underwriting expertise 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) 5+ Years of risk management experience with substantial background in medical underwriting group coverages including 2+ years of managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience Nice-to-haves: FALU (Fellow Academy of Life Underwriting) FLMI (Fellow Life Management Institute) Group/employer insurance experience Application Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted through 10/04/26 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume. What’s it like to work here? At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. What’s in it for you: Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values andleadership attributes Leadership development and virtual training opportunities Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program Tuition assistance program Work arrangements that work for you Effective productivity/technology tools and training The pay range for this position is$72,900 - $131,600with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package. About The Company Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities Lincoln values the privacy and security of every applicant and urges all applicants to diligently protect their sensitive personal information from scams targeting job seekers. These scams can take many forms including fake employment applications, bogus interviews and falsified offer letters. Lincoln will not ask applicants to provide their social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or conduct interviews utilizing video chat rooms. We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Lincoln's fraud team at View email address on click.appcast.io if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious. Additional Information This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial are considered property of Lincoln Financial and are not subject to payment of agency fees. Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. This Employer Participates in E-Verify. See the E-Verify notices. #J-18808-Ljbffr