What You'll Do

As an Underwriting Manager in our Life and Annuities business unit, you will provide underwriting leadership and direction involving individual life and annuity products through management of broad underwriting policies that support corporate and business unit objectives. You will develop, interpret, implement, and evaluate underwriting and form collection techniques, standards, procedures, and policies that promote growth and profitability for life and annuity product.

You will also:

• Provide underwriting expertise and authorization on files that exceed normal underwriting policies.

• Provide oversight to all aspects of policy issuance including the assembly of contracts.

• Work effectively with Sentry Legal, Compliance, Sales, Marketing, and Reinsurance departments and stay abreast of regulatory changes that may impact life applications forms as well as underwriting and policy issuance.

• Uphold privacy and confidentiality requirements as required by rules and legislation.

• Administer human resource-related activities. Select, develop, motivate, and recognize staff.

What it Takes

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of related work experience, prior management experience preferred

• Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) preferred

• Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) preferred

• Knowledge and experience at a proficient level to successfully handle the underwriting decisions made by this position

• Knowledge of MIB rule, regulations and procedures, confidentiality laws, and HIPPAA regulations regarding the release of information

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and human relations skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial underwriting as it pertains to basic personal and business cases and specific product line insurance concepts and medical terminology.

• Demonstrated problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office.

• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.

• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.

• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program.

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time Off.

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Casey Van Der Geest

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.