Job Title: Senior Underwriter Location: Open for remote Job type: Full-time/ Permanent job/Direct hire
**open to remote Job Overview
Underwrites individual life insurance contracts ranging in amounts through $1,000,000. May occasionally work on applications of higher amounts subject to review by a higher ranking Underwriter. Selects individual life insurance risks, binding the organization on each contract.
Core Responsibilities
Appraises, classifies, and takes action to approve or decline applications for new insurance, changes of plan, conversions, exchanges, reinstatements, and additions of benefits. Determines extra premiums for medical impairments and special hazards such as aviation, occupation, foreign residence and travel, and unusual avocations. Classifies each insurance applicant to eliminate adverse selection while maintaining equitable mortality. *Work on applications both in French and English if required.
Provides a second review of special cases for accuracy and adherence to underwriting standards as needed.
Communicates with field force and Home Office personnel regarding insurance applications and adjustments. Answers routine inquiries from other departments and field force concerning the Orders underwriting policies, practices, and procedures related to individual applications.
Skills Qualifications
Required:
Knowledge of medical terminology and human anatomy; ability to understand and apply medical knowledge to insurance applications.
Knowledge of federal and state insurance regulations Preferred:
Knowledge of policies and insurance products/offerings
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Good business judgment/risk assessment skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Capable of making informed, independent decisions
Attention to detail.
Education
Required
BS or BA degree. LOMA and ALU courses.
Preferred
5-7 years of individual life underwriting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Remote
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