Life Underwriting Specialist
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Entry-level underwriter joining Northwestern Mutual team to assess and underwrite Life insurance policies. Focusing on quality risk assessment while collaborating with Financial Advisors and clients.
Responsibilities:
- Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners
- Develops skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life insurance policies in an inclusive and fast-paced environment ensuring all quality, service and production goals are met
- Responsible for credible and effective relations and communications with field and customers
- Provides guidance and assistance regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal
- Responsible for prescreen inquiries, with guidance
- Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies or declines applications for various ages and policy amounts with guidance
- Communicates and negotiates with Field Partners to explain modified or declined decisions and assist in policy placement
- Demonstrates continuous learning through the early adoption of new ways of underwriting
- Partners with Underwriting Support for case management
Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and 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, 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 and the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
- Displays agility to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a changing work environment
- Candidates must successfully complete and pass any required testing.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
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