Life Underwriting Trainer 2

Job Family

Underwriting

Job Description Summary

Design, deliver, and administer specialized training in life, annuity, and health underwriting covering analysis techniques, risk assessment, modeling, and tools and technology used to interpret and apply criteria for accurate risk assessments. Implement career development and engagement programs to improve the employee experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Apply best practices in curriculum design and delivery to department staff and stakeholders in alignment with industry and company requirements.
• Develop clear and measurable learning criteria for different levels of underwriting knowledge and technical expertise.
• Keep current on regulatory rules, product offerings, and technology advances. Share insights through group and individual training.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training/identify gaps and collaborate with management on ways to enhance the learning experience.
• Assess team needs to identify and create opportunities for career development and employee engagement.
• Participate in cross-functional projects/programs requiring collaboration with Underwriting.

Qualifications

• Six years of underwriting experience in the insurance/financial services industry
• Skilled in underwriting training or project/process management in a corporate environment
• Outstanding written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate technical information in a learning environment
• Strong documentation and writing/editing skills
• Creative thinker and collaborator to design engaging learning and development programs
• Proficiency using MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance
• FLMI, FALU, or CLU certification

Working Conditions

• Remote Environment

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $90,000-105,000 annually.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus of 12.5% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

Disclaimer:

• We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
• Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email

This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.

What We Offer  

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 

Compensation Benefits 

• Competitive Pay 

• Bonus for Eligible Employees 

Benefits Package 

• Pension Plan 

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits 

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs

Inclusion & Diversity  

We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion creates a work environment filled with exceptional individuals. We’re thrilled to have been recognized for our efforts through the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Dave Thomas Adoption Friendly Advocate, and several Seramount lists, including the Inclusion Index, 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Best Companies for Dads, and Top 75 Companies for Executive Women. 

To foster a culture of inclusivity throughout our workforce, workplace, and marketplace, Transamerica offers a wide range of diversity and inclusion programs. This includes our company-sponsored, employee-driven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which are formed around a shared interest or a common characteristic of diversity. ERGs are open to all employees. They provide a supportive environment to help us better appreciate our similarities and differences and understand how they benefit us all. 

Giving Back  

We believe our responsibilities extend beyond our corporate walls. That's why we created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation in 1994. Through a mix of financial grants and the volunteer efforts of our employees, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the things that matter most to our people in the communities where we live and work.     

Transamerica’s Parent Company  

Aegon acquired the Transamerica business in 1999. Since its start in 1844, Aegon has  grown into an international company serving more than 23.9 million people across the globe.* It offers investment, protection, and retirement solutions, always with a clear purpose: Helping people live their best lives. As a leading global investor and employer, the company seeks to have a positive impact by addressing critical environmental and societal issues, with a focus on climate change and inclusion and diversity.   

* As of December 31, 2023