Life Underwriting New Business Supervisor

  • Shelter Mutual Insurance Company
  • Columbia, MO - Corporate Office
  • 5mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

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Life Underwriting New Business Supervisor

$61,781- $76,608 minimum starting pay

Job Level: Supervisor Contributor

Shelter maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in geographic location, education, training, skills, relevant work experience, business needs and market demands.  Please remember that this range is the starting base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Life Underwriting New Business Supervisor is responsible for the assigned New Business Underwriting Units. Coordinate recruiting and training of new employees in the units. Manage staffing levels, work assignments, unit productivity, and employee performance. Exercise expertise in evaluation and revision of department processes: including but not limited to communication strategies, review of underwriting tools, and case management of pending applications throughout the underwriting process. This position plays a key role in overseeing escalated communications from agents and field Leadership.

What We're Looking For:

  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Extensive knowledge of Underwriting procedures and principles
  • Exhibits excellent judgment and demonstrates thorough expertise and aptitude
  • Excellent ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations.
  • Excellent ability to analyze and evaluate facts and calculations and make sound decisions
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and assignments while performing supervisory duties in a professional manner
  • Maintains current industry, tax, and legal knowledge, including meeting all continuing education requirements for the position
  • Pursuit of ACS designation encouraged
  • Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

Shelter's uncompromising commitment to excellence doesn't stop with our customers. We recognize our employees are what make us a premier organization in the insurance industry. Shelter Employees enjoy such benefits as:

  • Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays
  • Vitality Wellness Program
  • "Dress for Your Day" Dress Code
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • And much more!

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If interested, please apply by:

12/15/2025