Guardian Life Insurance

Lead underwriting transformation initiatives, oversee underwriting operations, and build strategic partnerships to modernize and optimize the underwriting ecosystem. | Requires over 10 years of life underwriting experience, including oversight of complex and impaired-risk cases, and experience leading modernization efforts and managing senior underwriting teams. | Do you want to shape the future of life underwriting and lead the organization through a modernization journey? As the Lead of Underwriting Transformation and Modernization, you will drive the transformation of Guardian’s life underwriting ecosystem, including technology modernization, workflow redesign, automation, digital underwriting capabilities, and the adoption of next-generation tools. You will champion innovation while aligning with our values of We do the right thing, We believe people count, We courageously shape our future together, and We go above and beyond for the people we serve. You are A forward-thinking transformation leader who inspires change, leads through ambiguity, and thrives at the intersection of underwriting, technology, and strategy. You influence stakeholders across functions, reconcile competing priorities, and make decisions that shape the long-term future of underwriting. You have Proven experience leading underwriting modernization or transformation efforts, such as system enhancements, workflow redesign, automation, underwriting engine improvements, or adoption of digital tools. Deep life underwriting experience, including oversight of large dollar amount, complex, impaired‑risk, and escalated cases requiring senior‑level judgment. Experience developing and implementing strategic plans, budgets, and policies to achieve business objectives. Strong familiarity with underwriting technologies and data sources, and the ability to work with Technology and Product teams to evolve system capabilities. Strong knowledge of underwriting guidelines, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements. Experience leading and developing underwriting managers, including oversight of cases above individual retention levels that require advanced judgment and senior‑level underwriting expertise. Experience collaborating with reinsurance partners, including applying treaty provisions, navigating facultative submissions, and resolving complex treaty‑related case questions. Minimum 10+ years of life underwriting experience, including oversight of high dollar cases, complex and impaired-risk cases, appeals, facultative submissions, and escalations requiring senior-level judgement. You will Lead underwriting transformation initiatives, guiding modernization of systems, tools, workflow design, and digital underwriting capabilities to support Guardian’s future state operating model. Oversee the Underwriting Transformation Specialists, setting direction, prioritizing modernization work, and ensuring new capabilities are successfully implemented and adopted across underwriting teams. Direct life underwriting operations across multiple teams, setting priorities and allocating resources to align with business objectives. Champion adoption of modern underwriting tools and processes, ensuring seamless integration into daily workflows. Build and maintain strong relationships with reinsurance partners, ensuring effective treaty application, resolving complex facultative issues, and collaborating on process improvements. Strengthen partnerships with distribution leaders, agencies, and field partners to ensure alignment and service excellence. Develop and communicate strategic plans and budgets, ensuring operational execution and alignment with corporate goals. Provide leadership to subordinate people leaders, coaching and developing talent to build a high-performing organization. Oversee underwriting-related reporting, including operational dashboards, capacity and productivity metrics, and risk reporting in partnership with underwriting risk teams. Partner with Claims to understand and monitor claims exposure, trends, and root-cause insights relevant to underwriting practices and mortality expectations. Ensure operational excellence, including adherence to underwriting guidelines, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. Resolve systemic impediments to excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Negotiate key agreements and manage vendor relationships to support underwriting modernization and risk governance. Reporting Relationships As our Lead of Underwriting Operations, you will report to our Head of Life Underwriting Risk & Excellence. Location This is a remote position. Salary Range: $110,350.00 - $181,285.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Manage and develop digital self-service experiences for employers and brokers, aligning product roadmaps with business goals, and ensuring customer-centric design and compliance. | Minimum of 5-7 years in product management or related fields, with experience in defining roadmaps, customer research, and managing product lifecycle. | Our Group Benefits team is seeking a Digital Product Manager, focused on employer and broker self-service experiences. As a Digital Product Manager, you will be responsible for advancing the product roadmap by organizing and tracking initiatives, ensuring accountability for resolving dependencies and risks, and integrating usability research to support customer-driven design, focused on self-service capabilities and experiences for employers and brokers. You will support end-to-end product development by identifying data input/output requirements and ensuring alignment with value stream objectives and business goals. The Digital Product Manager sets and manages OKRs that drive the product roadmap, prioritizes work, communicates decisions, ensures dependencies are met, and measures outcomes for the digital employer and broker experience product. Embedded within the business, this role collaborates closely with our technology organization and other business functions such as Distribution, Marketing, Operations, Claims and Service. As Guardian accelerates digital capabilities across product, experience, benefits administration, claims/leave management, and broker technology, this role supports strengthening its market leadership and leveraging technology for new opportunities. It offers a unique chance to shape the future of Group Benefits and deliver meaningful impact for customers and partners. You Will: Set, communicate and monitor product-level objectives and key results, based on Guardian’s business goals and customer needs. Collaborate with Marketing, including Customer Advocacy, to ensure that our digital solutions meet our customer needs; this includes customer journey, user testing and user experience design workshops Conduct market research and competitive analysis to inform product strategy and identify opportunities for growth Engage with other Value Streams to prioritize capabilities that require cross-functional collaboration and prioritization decisions; communicate decisions appropriately to key business and technology stakeholders. Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with business leaders, change management and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and enhancements; support go-to-market activities as needed Ensure digital solutions are compliant. Ensure data and AI integrity by partnering with subject matter experts and maintaining standards across products and support scalable, data-driven solutions Facilitate regular product reviews and retrospectives to gather feedback and drive continuous improvement You Have: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in product management or a related field Proven experience in defining and driving product roadmaps, integrating customer research, and ensuring compliance with data/AI standards Strong knowledge of product journey mapping, business process improvement, and OKR (objectives and key results) management. Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to be customer-facing and translate business needs into technical solutions. Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience with the group benefits business preferred Required Skills: Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) Product Roadmap Product Development Continuous Improvement Management Customer Centric Solutions Reporting Relationship: As a Product Manager, you will report to the Head of Self-Service Strategy for Group Benefits. You will have a team of Product Owners reporting to you. Location: This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in one of our HUB locations including Boston MA, Bethlehem PA, Hudson Yards NY, Stamford CT or Holmdel NJ Salary Range: $118,980.00 - $195,465.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site. Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant. you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com. Visa Sponsorship: Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.

Lead and manage end-to-end event planning and execution, collaborate with stakeholders to create integrated event marketing strategies, and oversee budgets and vendor relationships. | 15+ years senior event or hospitality management experience, BA/BS degree or equivalent, strong project management and communication skills, willingness to travel 40%, and ability to lead diverse teams. | Position Overview: As the Head of Group Benefits and Enterprise Events, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders within the lines of business to develop effective experiences that engage participants and combine operational and creative excellence. What You'll Do: Work with event leadership, marketing and communication partners, and business stakeholders to create and implement integrated event marketing strategies and activations. Manage and execute events, enhance our brand through innovative experiences, brand activations, and integrated event marketing programs. Oversee end-to-end event management for proprietary events, including agenda and content development, vendor management, site research, contract negotiation, expense management, catering, audio visual management, budget reconciliation, invoice processing, pre/post-event reporting, and ROI analysis. Engage in strategic event planning with key internal stakeholders, including C-level executives, ensuring benchmarks and goals are met and results are measured/reported. Experience Requirements & Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in the hospitality industry. 15+ years of experience in event management or hospitality management at a senior level managing a large team. Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time and work non-traditional hours, including some evenings, weekends. Experience in collaborating with internal and external resources to develop and contribute to strategic initiatives within budget and timelines. Strong project management skills with the ability to optimize departmental processes. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal abilities. A strategic mindset with the ability to set goals and elevate our event portfolio. Data-driven leadership experience focusing on defining success metrics and refining the customer experience strategy. Proven ability to unite and motivate a diverse team of event professionals to achieve results. Critical thinking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintaining urgency and commitment to success. Additional Skills: High emotional intelligence and relationship-building skills to engage with executives and senior leaders including the CEO. Budget management experience, including forecasting and vendor relationship management. Ability to conceptualize ideas and drive them to execution. Motivated, decisive individual who works well in a team environment. Diplomatic approach with a good sense of humor and perspective. Location: This role is remote with 40% travel Salary Range: $107,920.00 - $177,295.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com.