Senior Underwriter - Life, Disability & Long-term Care Insurance

Description

You will cultivate strong relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners while developing your skills to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and Long-term Care insurance policies. You will thrive in an inclusive, fast-paced environment, ensuring all quality, service, and production goals are met.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Client & Partner Experience

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for field teams and customers, handling case appeals, inquiries, and business placement assistance.
• Provide expert guidance to Financial Advisors regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal.
• Manage prescreen inquiries effectively.
  
  

Underwriting

• Analyze and appraise a wide range of insurance applications, making approval, classification, or decline decisions independently with occasional guidance.
• Utilize advanced underwriting knowledge to mentor peers and maintain high underwriting standards.
• Solve complex problems and manage escalations with proficiency.
• Stay updated with product types and changes, demonstrating agility and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with medical directors and technical staff, adhering to procedures and regulatory processes.
• Meet all quality, service, and production goals, while partnering with Underwriting Support for case management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in product processes, collaborating with functional partners on projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to the design of training curriculum with Learning & Development and Technical teams.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or demonstrated success in a prior Underwriting role with satisfactory case management and quality review.
• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven record of making independent decisions on complex cases.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to handle confidential information tactfully and diplomatically.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with various software packages.
• Ability to work accurately and flexibly in both team and independent environments.
• High degree of organization, with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, self-motivation, and initiative to lead projects or committees.
• Adaptability to manage multiple tasks in a changing work environment.
  
  

Compensation Range

• Start: $75,180.00
• End: $139,620.00
• The salary range for this position will be determined by various factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, work location, and other employment conditions.
  
  

Grow Your Career

Join a best-in-class company that prioritizes clients’ interests. Enjoy first-class perks, benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

Find Your Future

We’re thrilled about the potential you bring! Grow your career with us while enjoying top-tier benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Employment Type: Full-Time