Medical Director

Who We Are

At Corebridge Financial, we believe action is everything. That’s why every day we partner with financial professionals and institutions to make it possible for more people to take action in their financial lives, for today and tomorrow.

We align to a set of Values that are the core pillars that define our culture and help bring our brand purpose to life:

• We are stronger as one: We collaborate across the enterprise, scale what works and actdecisively for our customers and partners.
• We deliver on commitments: We are accountable, empower each other and go above and beyond for our stakeholders.
• We learn, improve and innovate: We get better each day by challenging the status quo and equipping ourselves for the future.
• We are inclusive: We embrace different perspectives, enabling our colleagues to make an impact and bring their whole selves to work.

Who You'll Work With

Corebridge Financial is an outstanding franchise that brings together a broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We hold long-standing, leading market positions in many of the markets we serve. With our strong capital position, customer orientation, breadth of product expertise and deep distribution relationships across various channels, we are well positioned to serve growing market needs.

We have a legacy of working to make the world a better place, and that begins with our most important asset, our employees. We’re proud to offer a range of employee benefits and resources that help you protect what matters most – your health care, savings, financial protection, and wellbeing.

About the role

This position primarily provides medical expertise and consultative services to Life Underwriting. This position is responsible for risk assessment, protecting mortality, developing underwriting guidelines and providing medical training and education for the Life Underwriters and claims analysts. In addition to performing all of the duties of the grade 23 Medical Director, this position reviews and underwrites the larger, more complex applications for life insurance and unlimited amounts for Life and AD&D claims.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical information/decision-making in a variety of settings and act as Medical Authority second only to physicians. Serve as a very experienced individual contributor and provides functional guidance to Life Underwriters, claim analysts and less experienced medical staff; assisting the Chief Underwriter in mentoring and training.
• Provide medical underwriting consultative services primarily to Life Underwriting, Claims, committees and special projects
• Enhance department reputation and maintain/improve customer appreciation and perception of medical underwriting services via timely medical underwriting recommendations with emphasis on quality risk assessment and maintaining an “open door” policy of availability
• Provide strategic medical underwriting support for corporate projects
• Provide on-going education and training to the underwriters via informal case discussions, explanations and clarifications in medical referrals, local informal or business-wide formal presentations
• Provide information/consultations as needed to the field agents; provide current medical information to producers as it relates to current underwriting practices through field communications and publications; participate in distributor meetings as needed to educate producers about medical aspects of underwriting
• Continually surveil the content and quality of medical referrals/discussions to identify underwriting trends and training needs in specific areas and coordinate with underwriting management to set up training classes for groups and individuals
• Assist the Underwriting team managers in assessing the competency of the underwriting staff
• Serve as an integral member of the internal medical audit team; responsible for auditing of medical consultants; provide consultative services to the underwriting audit team
• Assist the Chief Underwriter in continuously reviewing, updating and/or revising the underwriting manual
• Assist the Chief Underwriter in effectively communicating and defending adverse findings in response to physician rebuttal letters

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred along with a degree or diploma in a medical field
• Exemplary understanding of medical terminology, human biology and anatomy, common medical conditions
• Advanced understanding of the life insurance industry; excels at underwriting impaired risks; competent in analyzing death claims; familiarity with LTC and Disability Underwriting
• Ability to interpret resting EKGs and graded exercise tests
• Strategic planning skills
• Excellent people skills with strong orientation to customer service; ability to work with all levels of employees, managers and internal and external customers; ability to work in a team environment
• Must be decisive, proactive, goal oriented and have strong leadership skills
• Above average public speaking skills and teaching ability with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, self-starter, able to work without close supervision with demonstrated ability to perform at high levels of production/volume in a quick turnaround environment without sacrificing quality of the medical review.
• Excellent administrative skills; planning, tracking, record keeping and setting priorities
• Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet, word-processing, and presentation software
• Signature limit up to the company’s autobind limit; unlimited for Life and AD&D claims
• Decision-making abilities, goal focused & results oriented
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in life risk selection

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000 [CA,D.C, HI, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT, WA] at the commencement of employment. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Work Location

This position is currently designated as remote.

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Why Corebridge?

At Corebridge Financial, we prioritize the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to support employees both personally and professionally, ensuring that they have the resources and flexibility needed to thrive.

Benefit Offerings Include:

• Health and Wellness: We offer a range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, as well as mental health support and wellness initiatives to promote overall well-being.
• Retirement Savings: We offer retirement benefits options, which vary by location.In the U.S., our competitive 401(k) Plan offers a generous dollar-for-dollar Company matching contribution of up to 6% of eligible pay and a Company contribution equal to 3% of eligible pay (subject to annual IRS limits and Plan terms). These Company contributions vest immediately.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources are available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Employees may use up to 16 volunteer hours annually to support activities that enhance and serve communities where employees live and work.
• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees start off with at least 24 Paid Time Off (PTO) days so they can take time off for themselves and their families when they need it.

Eligibility for and participation in employer-sponsored benefit plans and Company programs will be subject to applicable law, governing Plan document(s) and Company policy.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered for employment based on job-related qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to building a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our colleagues are respected as individuals and valued for their unique perspectives.

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees, including any accommodations needed on the basis of physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to .Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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UW - UnderwritingEstimated Travel Percentage (%): Up to 25%Relocation Provided: NoAmerican General Life Insurance Company