Medical Director (DI Underwriting Governance)

TL;DR

Medical Director (DI Underwriting Governance): Leading the medical underwriting framework for disability insurance to enhance risk selection and modernize guidelines with an accent on clinical evidence and functional capacity evaluation. Focus on translating complex medical literature into applicable underwriting standards and driving consistency in risk assessment.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: $209,700–$275,100

Company

hirify.global is a purpose-driven insurance organization that values long-term impact, integrity, and stewardship.

What you will do

• Lead the development, modernization, and maintenance of DI medical underwriting guidelines.
• Translate clinical evidence into practical, field-applicable underwriting standards.
• Evaluate and synthesize medical literature related to morbidity and work disability risk.
• Develop and deliver targeted training for underwriters on disability risk evaluation.
• Act as a clinical SME for digital transformation and underwriting workflow improvements.
• Collaborate with Claims, Product, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment across the policy lifecycle.

Requirements

• MD or DO with an active medical license.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine).
• Experience in insurance medicine, disability underwriting, or disability claims.
• Deep understanding of how medical conditions affect functional capacity and disability duration.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.
• Must be located in Boston, Massachusetts

Nice to have

• Experience in Disability Income (DI) underwriting or Group/Individual disability products.
• Familiarity with morbidity experience analysis and guideline development.
• Experience in medical leadership or underwriting transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of occupational demands and vocational assessment principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with clear ownership and accountability.
• Access to learning, development, and internal networks for continuous growth.
• Employee-led communities and forums fostering connection and inclusion.
• Culture grounded in integrity, responsibility, and stewardship.
• Focus on meaningful work with long-term impact over short-term outcomes.