AVP, Underwriting

Liberty National Life Insurance Company

Experienced Underwriting leader at National Life Insurance Company developing competitive underwriting strategies. Leading a high-performing team while ensuring compliance and quality in life underwriting.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeAddison • Texas, Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,750 - $247,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and articulate a clear, forward-looking underwriting strategy that aligns with our corporate goals.
Foster a solution-oriented mindset within the core market Underwriting department, promoting innovation and continuous process and workflow management improvement.
Elevate National Life brand by actively participating in industry events, committees, advisory boards, and vendor meetings.
Collaborate with field and key distribution leaders to recruit and educate producers on our underwriting practices and target demographics.
Lead a high-performing underwriting team, focusing on hiring, development, succession planning, and career growth.
Champion innovative underwriting practices that enhance our competitive edge, focusing on improving quality, speed, and agent satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with all relevant insurance regulations and laws, partnering with the legal team to address and resolve disputes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required. A master’s degree and significant industry certifications (FALU, FLMI, and/or CLU) are strongly preferred.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the life underwriting industry, marked by strong business relationships, skilled leadership, and proven business results.
Recognized as an industry leader with a strong external reputation, capable of attracting and engaging new distribution groups to National Life Group.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwriting strategyprocess improvementworkflow managementcomplianceinsurance regulations

Soft Skills

solution-oriented mindsetleadershipcollaborationinnovationcareer growth

Certifications

FALUFLMICLU