Underwriting Team Manager - Remote

We’re seeking an experienced underwriting leader to guide a high-performing team and manage complex, high‑risk cases. In this role, you’ll drive operational excellence, foster strong relationships with partners, and stay ahead of industry trends to ensure sound decision-making and business growth.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Estimated Salary: $110,000-$130,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Develop and maintain an engaged and accountable workforce; Plan, staff and manage team activities in accordance to company vision and established team policies, goals, and objectives. 
• Consult, review, authorize decisions, oversee cases, and underwrite large, complex cases with significant financial risk.
• Effectively communicate, build and /or maintain internal and external relationships.   Possess the ability to speak, negotiate, and explain our position during face-to-face meetings or presentation with distribution partners and business partners. 
• May lead and/or participate in the development and implementation of new processes to meet current and future business needs.
• Remain abreast of the competitive insurance environment, new and complex products, appropriate underwriting techniques and the constantly changing legislation that governs the business

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Seasoned underwriting experience to include a strong aptitude for evaluating and predicting financial risk of applicants.
• Ability to persuade, convince, and influence to gain support and promote continuous improvement in processes and underwriting approach.
• Assist in promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion, valuing different ideas and opinions, collaborating and remaining curious across all interactions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, building relationships across varied internal and external partnerships, becoming a key point of contact for escalations and business needs.
• Bring accountability and ownership, ensuring work to be done is accomplished timely and with quality, performance and productivity are monitored and individuals are coached for success.
• This role requires the ability to travel up to 15% of the time for business needs and partner engagement.
• You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
• Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

PREFERRED:

• Possesses business knowledge in insurance industry trends and competitive products.
• Prior Long Term Care Underwriting experience or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience building relationships with key accounts, face-to-face or remotely.

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply! 

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.

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