The Life Underwriting and Digital Operations Technical Underwriting Consultant will support the Office of the Head Life Underwriter (OOHU) within Digital Operations Team by demonstrating accountability, agility, a dedication to being inclusive, a strong business acumen, and will show courage, even in the most difficult situations. We also value strong communication skills, a passion for learning, leadership traits, resilience and self-awareness. We are Digital Operations, established in the MassMutual Enterprise Technology Experience (ETX) organization. The successful candidate will be able to:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of our underwriting policies, guidelines, practices and procedures and a willingness to champion changes to improve processes while maintaining mortality expectations.
• Provide recommendations around new tools and methodologies for risk selection.
• Analyze, create and develop rules for our algorithmic and fluid underwriting processes.
• Develop new and competitive underwriting guidelines with research, documentation, marketing and presentations.
• Think critically and problem solve using data to drive toward resolution.

 Role Characteristics & Responsibilities

• Interpret large sets of data and effectively communicate data trends.
• Consults with stakeholders on core issues and watch list items openly share knowledge, information and feedback, collaborating to identify solutions and supporting team success.
• Lean into new challenges as they arise. Be comfortable with ambiguity.
• Handles projects with a sense of urgency based on business prioritization
• Distill information into concise summaries and tools for diverse internal audiences

Required Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED
• 7+ years of relevant work experience in Life Insurance Underwriting
• Minimum $5+ million life approval limit without second sign
• Mastery knowledge of individual life insurance practices, underwriting standards and operations
• 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
• Entrepreneur mindset – you drive your business forward with latitude for independent decision making
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools (ex  Tableau) 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Industry designations/education (FALU, FLMI, CLU) preferred

Salary Range $103,00 – $135,800 w annual bonus opportunity

**Commensurate with experience**

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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

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