Life Underwriting Specialist
Northwestern Mutual
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $52,220 - $96,980 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Join our team as an entry-level underwriter in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Build relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners.
- Develop the skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life insurance policies.
- Responsible for credible and effective relations and communications with field and customers.
- Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies, or declines applications with guidance.
- Develop a basic understanding of financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and reinsurance programs.
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
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
analytical skillsindependent decision-makingwritten communicationoral communicationtactdiplomacyresourcefulnessorganizational skillsprioritizationadaptability