Underwriting Consultant
Northwestern Mutual
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $76,650 - $142,350 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners
- Develops underwriting skills for Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies
- Provides guidance and assistance to Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal
- Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of insurance applications, classifying or declining them
- Solves complex problems and escalations
- Underwrites applications, maintaining industry-leading mortality and morbidity
- Provides active case and requirement management and customized service
- Collaborates with medical directors and technical staff
- Responsible for adherence to procedures and regulatory processes
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree preferred or demonstrated consistent success in prior Underwriting role
- Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience
- Analytical skills with an established record to make independent decisions on complex cases
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages
- Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility
- A high degree of organization and the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
underwritingrisk appraisalmortality analysismorbidity analysiscase managementinsurance policy analysisdecision makinganalytical skills
Soft skills
relationship buildingproblem solvingcommunicationorganizationleadershipflexibilityprioritizationindependence