| Job title: Life Underwriting Quality Specialist Location: New Haven, CT (Hybrid ) Duration: 6-month Contract to hire Core Responsibilities Conduct audits and quality checks on underwriting work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established guidelines. Provide constructive feedback to underwriters and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Evaluate compliance with underwriting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Work closely with the Chief Underwriter to assess risks, test internal controls, and identify weaknesses or deficiencies for presentation to control owners and business partners. Perform and document process walkthroughs to understand the risk and control environment and identify improvement opportunities. Assist in the development of audit programs, risk assessments, work papers, and formal audit findings. Complete operational, financial, and technology audits in accordance with professional auditing and accounting standards. Assist with data governance reporting, including the preparation of periodic reports and key metrics. Support the Chief Underwriter with drafting audit reports and presenting findings to senior leadership, including the VP of Internal Audit. Participate and/or support department initiatives and project work, including: Underwriting or audit process improvements Cross-functional projects that impact underwriting quality, controls, or reporting Skills Qualifications Required: Senior Underwriting risk assessment skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Underwriting audit, quality assurance, and reporting experience. General knowledge of life systems, underwriting procedures, and insurance company operations required. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Interest in underwriting, auditing, risk management, or insurance operations. Proficiency in data analysis tools or willingness to learn. Education Required: BS degree Minimum 5+ years of experience | |