Director, Life Underwriting · Bengaluru

Director, Life Underwriting is a delivery-focused opportunity based in Bengaluru, India.

This role is accountable for ensuring consistent, high-quality underwriting output while building and developing a high-performing, scalable team that meets production targets, turnaround time (TAT), and service level agreement (SLA) commitments.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day operational rigor, and who is equally comfortable coaching underwriters as they are managing dashboards and production metrics. You will be a champion of AI-enabled ways of working, continuously looking for ways to remove manual effort, shorten cycle times, and raise the productivity of every team member.

Key Responsibilities

• This role is accountable for ensuring consistent, high-quality underwriting output while building and developing a high-performing, scalable team that meets production targets, turnaround time (TAT), and service level agreement (SLA) commitments.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day operational rigor, and who is equally comfortable coaching underwriters as they are managing dashboards and production metrics
• You will be a champion of AI-enabled ways of working, continuously looking for ways to remove manual effort, shorten cycle times, and raise the productivity of every team member
• Duties and Responsibilities: UW Production & Quality: Own underwriting production output, ensuring volume and quality targets are met Identify and recommend automation opportunities (straight-through processing, AI-assisted case review) to increase throughput without compromising quality Partner with Underwriting Auditors to track audit findings and drive corrective action Ensure decisions align with guidelines, risk appetite, and regulations People Development: Lead and grow a team of underw
• Own core deliverables associated with the Director, Life Underwriting role and execute them with strong accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to move work from planning through completion.
• Translate goals into clear actions, priorities, and day-to-day execution plans.
• Track progress closely and surface blockers before they affect outcomes.
• Apply sound judgment to maintain quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Create and maintain documentation, updates, or reporting that keeps stakeholders aligned.
• Identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements based on observed friction.
• Balance multiple priorities while keeping commitments visible and manageable.
• Support problem-solving across routine work and higher-priority escalations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to organize work clearly, prioritize effectively, and deliver with consistency.
• Strong problem-solving ability with attention to detail and quality.
• Comfort collaborating across teams while maintaining personal accountability.
• A proactive mindset focused on ownership, execution, and continuous improvement.

Applications should be submitted through the listed apply link.