Under the direction of the Executive Director, Digital Underwriting Solutions, provides support to digital underwriting initiatives including:
Identify internal and external clients business needs for systems development, performing requirement analysis, documentation of requirements and partners with developers to ensure appropriate solutions are designed
Provide support in the design and development of automated underwriting rules in Aura Next
Provide guidance to internal clients and colleagues on system functionality and rules development
Responsibilities
Provide support to the underwriting team in Aura Next implementations
Support the research and development of new digital underwriting capabilities
Assist in designing, documenting and tracking multiple versions of automated underwriting rules
Meet with internal and external clients to gain an understanding of their business needs. Perform gap analysis to identify possible enhancements to existing system functionalities
Document business needs in the form of formal requirements and/or user stories and work with the technical teams to develop appropriate solutions
Provide training and guidance to clients and colleagues on system functionality and the steps required for rules development.
Work with the underwriting team to develop test scenarios and test cases
Assist the underwriting team with the review of client data, which includes negotiating possible solutions to problems, offering suggestions to the client, and recommending needed changes to the system
Develop and complete special projects as assigned
Participate in multiple projects simultaneously, appropriately balancing priorities and deliverables.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience
Required:
Bachelor s degree or equivalent work experience
5-7 years IT-related experience, such as Business Analysis and/or Quality Assurance
Experience developing and implementing rules for an underwriting engine, including straight through processing optimization
Preferred:
LOMA Certification
Insurance/Reinsurance industry experience
Skills and Abilities
Advanced oral and written communication skills including presentation skills, demonstrating the ability to convey information in a way that is meaningful and we'll received by stakeholders and team members
Advanced Word, intermediate Excel skills
Proficiency in basic Microsoft Powerpoint use, creating and editing presentations
Highly advanced ability to adapt new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
Expert skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously
Advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional and technical disciplines
Advanced level of investigative, analytical and problem solving skills
Advanced data analysis skill
Basic knowledge of insurance principles, underwriting policies and procedures and guidelines for dealing with risk analysis.
Ability to read, review, and understand XML and json output
Ability to train colleagues and clients on system capabilities and processes
Ability to work online, either at home or remote
Ability to work and provide support across different time zones
Company Overview
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital. Founded in 1973, RGA celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023. Over the past five decades, RGA has become one of the world s largest and most respected reinsurers and is guided by a fundamental purpose: to make financial protection accessible to all.
RGA has been named to
Fortune
magazine s 2023 list of the World s Most Admired Companies, an acknowledgement that reflects our legacy of innovation, dedicated client focus, community responsibility, commitment to diversity, and long-term value creation. RGA serves clients and partners in key markets around the world and has approximately $3.3 trillion of life reinsurance in force and assets of $82.7 billion as of September 30, 2022. To learn more about RGA and its businesses, visit
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Functional Areas: Analytics & Business Intelligence