Life Underwriting Research Consultant - 100% Remote US
MassMutual, Springfield, MA, United States
The Opportunity
As a Life Underwriting Research Consultant, you'll join an innovative and dynamic environment supporting the Office of the Corporate Chief Underwriter (OCCU). In this role, you'll dive into a variety of exciting projects and research initiatives. Your work will be diverse and impactful, including supporting protective value (PV) studies; creating RFPs for different vendors and vendor evaluation; examining and identifying new data sources for research and insights; improving workflows and working on ways to increase automation; providing input on predictive modeling; and revising underwriting rules and procedures.
The Team
You'll join a collaborative and forward‑thinking team of underwriters from various backgrounds and product expertise, who are motivated to shape the underwriting landscape at MassMutual. As a team, we demonstrate accountability, agility, a dedication to being inclusive, a strong business acumen, and show courage and professionalism when advocating for a particular project or presenting a healthy challenge to the status quo. Outside of the Underwriting team, you can expect to work with colleagues from Data Science, Actuarial, Product, Competitive Intelligence, and IT.
The Impact
Partner with leadership across the enterprise to champion changes that improve processes, while maintaining mortality expectations
Shape data sources for data‑driven underwriting practices
Provide recommendations around new technologies and methodologies for risk selection
Analyze, create, and develop rules for our algorithmic and accelerated underwriting (fluidless) processes
Develop new and competitive underwriting guidelines with research, documentation, marketing, and presentations
The Minimum Qualifications
HS diploma or GED
8+ years of relevant work experience in Life Insurance Underwriting
Minimum $5+ million life approval limit without second signature
The Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
Be able to think strategically and influence others.
Ability to partner with key constituents to support strategic and tactical development.
A demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding performance expectations.
Industry exams completed
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the Office of the Corporate Chief Underwriting Team
Focused one‑on‑one meetings with your manager
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability‑focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
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As a Life Underwriting Research Consultant, you'll join an innovative and dynamic environment supporting the Office of the Corporate Chief Underwriter (OCCU). In this role, you'll dive into a variety of exciting projects and research initiatives. Your work will be diverse and impactful, including supporting protective value (PV) studies; creating RFPs for different vendors and vendor evaluation; examining and identifying new data sources for research and insights; improving workflows and working on ways to increase automation; providing input on predictive modeling; and revising underwriting rules and procedures.
The Team
You'll join a collaborative and forward‑thinking team of underwriters from various backgrounds and product expertise, who are motivated to shape the underwriting landscape at MassMutual. As a team, we demonstrate accountability, agility, a dedication to being inclusive, a strong business acumen, and show courage and professionalism when advocating for a particular project or presenting a healthy challenge to the status quo. Outside of the Underwriting team, you can expect to work with colleagues from Data Science, Actuarial, Product, Competitive Intelligence, and IT.
The Impact
Partner with leadership across the enterprise to champion changes that improve processes, while maintaining mortality expectations
Shape data sources for data‑driven underwriting practices
Provide recommendations around new technologies and methodologies for risk selection
Analyze, create, and develop rules for our algorithmic and accelerated underwriting (fluidless) processes
Develop new and competitive underwriting guidelines with research, documentation, marketing, and presentations
The Minimum Qualifications
HS diploma or GED
8+ years of relevant work experience in Life Insurance Underwriting
Minimum $5+ million life approval limit without second signature
The Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
Be able to think strategically and influence others.
Ability to partner with key constituents to support strategic and tactical development.
A demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding performance expectations.
Industry exams completed
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the Office of the Corporate Chief Underwriting Team
Focused one‑on‑one meetings with your manager
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability‑focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
MassMutual is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
California residents: For detailed information about your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please visit our California Consumer Privacy Act Disclosures page.
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