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Senior Life Underwriting Specialist

UnderwriterUnderwriterFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1869H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Wisconsin

Posted

124 days ago

Salary

$60.3K - $112.1K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree1.5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Build relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. • Develop skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies. • Responsible for credible and effective relations and communication with field and customer. • Analyze and appraise a broad range of insurance applications; approve, classify, or decline applications for various ages and policy amounts. • Independently review applications and adhere to underwriting standards. • Develop proficiency in financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments. • Communicate and negotiate with Field Partners to explain modified or declined decisions.

Job Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
  • 1.5 years of traditional underwriting experience.
  • Analytical skills with the ability to make independent decisions and apply sound judgment in the application of rules.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information, and exercise tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness.
  • Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages.
  • Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in a team and independent production environment.
  • Highly organized with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Displays agility to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a changing work environment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities

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