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Life Underwriting Sr Specialist - Remote
59,150 - 109,850 USD
Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual Way 1, Franklin + Remote
59,150 - 109,850 USD
Requirements
Must:
- A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
- A minimum of 1.5 years of traditional underwriting experience.
- Strong 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 while exercising tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness.
- Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages.
- Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in both team and independent production environments.
- Highly organized, with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Agility to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing work environment.
- Only applicants with individual life underwriting experience will be considered for this role.
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners while successfully underwriting Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies.
- Maintain effective communication with the field and customers, responding to case appeals and inquiries, and assisting with placing business.
- Analyze and appraise a broad range of insurance applications, approving, classifying, or declining applications for various ages and policy amounts.
- Review applications independently, adhering to underwriting standards and demonstrating an intermediate level of experience with Northwestern Mutual’s product types and changes.
- Demonstrate continuous learning by adopting new underwriting methods and maintaining mortality and morbidity expectations.
- Underwrite applications while providing active case and requirement management, delivering customized service with guidance.
- Communicate and negotiate decisions with Field Partners to explain modified or declined offers and assist in policy placement.
- Utilize effective means to gather necessary information, including digital health data, Internet searches, and direct contact with insured parties.
- Collaborate with peer reviewers and medical and technical staff on cases as needed.
- Address issues and escalations with guidance and partner with Underwriting Support for case management.
- Participate in cross-functional leadership and improve product processes in collaboration with functional partners.
Description
At Northwestern Mutual, we pride ourselves on being strong, innovative, and continuously growing. We invest in our employees and strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients. Our compensation range for this position starts at $59,150.00 and can go up to $109,850.00, depending on various factors including skills and experience.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
We are excited about the potential our candidates bring to Northwestern Mutual, where you can grow your career while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us and find your future today!
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