Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required., Customer service experience in a professional setting., Comfortable working with technology and Microsoft Office., Strong attention to detail and good communication skills..

Key responsibilities:

Review and assess life insurance applications and policy changes.

Evaluate risk and support decision-making with supervision.

Communicate professionally with internal teams and partners.

Manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

As an Underwriter I, you'll take your first step into the world of underwriting by reviewing and making decisions on smaller, less complex life insurance cases. You’ll assess applications for new policies, reinstatements, and changes to existing policies to make sure they’re a good fit for our products. Using established guidelines, you’ll evaluate risk, ensure everything aligns with our standards, and approve cases within your assigned limits.

The schedule for this role will be Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm CST, with the opportunity for flex time once training is completed.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Estimated Hourly Wage: $22.75 - $24.00, plus annual bonus opportunity.
401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Review life insurance applications and policy changes for smaller, less complex cases.
Gather and assess data to evaluate risk, determine requirements, and support decision-making with supervision as needed.
Apply underwriting and reinsurance guidelines accurately and with strong attention to detail using modern business tools.
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and business partners, ensuring timely and accurate messaging.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong organizational skills, flexibility, and adaptability.
Handle a limited number of daily phone calls, including risk assessment discussions and inquiries from brokers and internal partners.
Participate in daily management activities and contribute to process improvements using current and emerging technologies.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Customer service experience in a professional office setting
Strong attention to detail and ability to make thoughtful, logical decisions
Comfort working with technology, including Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A desire to grow your career in underwriting and contribute to a collaborative team
You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
Able to work remotely with access to a high-speed internet connection and located in the United States or Puerto Rico.

We value diverse experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!

If you have questions about your application or the hiring process, email our Talent Acquisition area at careers@mutualofomaha.com. Please allow at least one week from time of applying if you are checking on the status.

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