Life Underwriting Large Case Specialist

Pekin Insurance

Life Underwriting Large Case Specialist at Pekin Insurance focusing on underwriting for cases over $5M. Collaborating with agents, brokers, and specialists to drive business and assess risks.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timePekin • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,000 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reviews medical records, exam and laboratory findings, financial and criminal records, and other relevant data to make informed business and pricing decisions
Assesses coverage and tax implications and other specialized information when making underwriting decisions
Serves as the key contact for underwriting decisions related to business owner life insurance policies
Makes judgments regarding reinstatement requests and other policy-related decisions
Assists in the Contestable claim review process
Serves as a senior expert in all Life Underwriting policies and practices for the department

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
5+ years of financial underwriting experience
Typically requires 6+ years related experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) with Paid Holidays
Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule
Paid Volunteer Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial underwritingmedical record reviewdata analysispolicy decision makingrisk assessmentcoverage assessmenttax implications analysisclaim review processbusiness owner life insurance policiesreinstatement requests

Soft Skills

judgmentcommunicationexpertisedecision makingorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree