Senior Manager, Group Medical Underwriting

Lincoln Financial

. Lead the day-to-day operations of the Medical Underwriting team, including daily inventory planning and management .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Underwriting and risk management, with a strong focus on team leadership, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulations. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans while fostering employee engagement and professional development.

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Medical Underwriting ExpertiseRisk Management ExperienceTeam LeadershipFALU CertificationFLMI Certification

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Hard Skills

Life Insurance UnderwritingDisability Insurance UnderwritingRisk SelectionOperational Performance MonitoringQuality AssuranceApplication Quality AuditsChange ManagementStrategic PlanningInventory ManagementEmployee Training

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingAccountabilityFeedback DeliveryEmployee Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

FALUFLMI

Industry Keywords

Group PoliciesMedical Underwriting PracticesState RegulationsFederal RegulationsInsurance Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Medical Underwriting team, including daily inventory planning and management
Oversee evaluation of medical underwriting requirements and risk selection for employees covered under group policies
Conduct complex case reviews and second sign-offs, determining approval or rejection
Monitor operational performance, establish priorities, communicate goals, and hold the team accountable
Partner with senior leadership on organizational vision and strategic direction
Create and implement strategic plans to improve efficiency, capabilities, and scalability
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging medical underwriting practices and share trends with the team
Administer underwriting rules and guidelines, application quality audits, and applicable laws and regulations
Provide training, development opportunities, stretch assignments, and constructive feedback
Lead organizational and enterprise initiatives, change management, and employee engagement
Recruit, hire, train, develop, and retain high-performing employees
Build organizational capabilities for current and future business needs
Serve as a resource to team members and internal and external stakeholders
Build relationships with key partners, including distribution and project management teams
Incorporate Quality Assurance and Training recommendations into development and performance measurement
Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, guidelines, and company policies
Remain current on professional and industry trends
Identify and recommend improvements and develop new skills, procedures, and processes
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Life and disability insurance underwriting expertise
Medical Underwriting expertise
4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; 4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's
5+ Years of risk management experience with substantial background in medical underwriting group coverages
2+ years of managerial, supervisory, and/or demonstrated leadership experience
FALU (Fellow Academy of Life Underwriting) preferred
FLMI (Fellow Life Management Institute) preferred
Group/employer insurance experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
PTO/parental leave
Competitive 401K and employee benefits
Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
Tuition assistance program
Work arrangements that work for you
Effective productivity/technology tools and training
Annual Incentive Program eligibility
Potential long-term incentives and sales incentives
Lincoln’s standard benefits package