Northwestern Mutual

Disability Income Underwriting Specialist

Northwestern Mutual

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $52,220 - $96,980 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners.
  • Develops the skills necessary to successfully underwrite disability insurance policies 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 to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal.
  • Underwriting responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies, or declines applications for various ages and policy amounts.
  • Demonstrates a basic understanding of application review and adherence to underwriting standards.

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
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
underwritingrisk appraisalapplication reviewdecision makinganalytical skills
Soft skills
relationship buildingcommunication skillstactdiplomacyresourcefulnessorganizational skillsflexibilityagilityindependenceteamwork