Associate Vice President, Deputy Chief Underwriter, Life

The Company is in search of an AVP, Deputy Chief Underwriter to join their team. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, providing expert underwriting consultation and shaping underwriting strategy. This executive role involves driving excellence in underwriting quality, risk selection, and market competitiveness. The AVP, Deputy Chief Underwriter will also be responsible for the development and execution of large case underwriting strategy, with a focus on high net worth foreign national underwriting programs. The role requires a trusted advisor to the Chief Underwriter, mentoring future leaders, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Applicants for the AVP, Deputy Chief Underwriter position at the company should have a minimum of 15 years' of progressive life insurance underwriting experience, with a strong background in complex and large-face-amount case underwriting. The role demands a recognized expert in mortality assessment, financial underwriting, and complex risk selection, with a proven track record of making high-impact underwriting decisions. Deep expertise in large case underwriting and experience in advanced market solutions is essential. The ideal candidate will have a passion for mentoring, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to balance risk management with customer experience and profitable growth. Professional designations such as FALU, CLU, and/or FLMI are preferred, along with experience in leading underwriting quality, audit, governance, or risk review programs.