Northwestern Mutual
Finance • Insurance
Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services and life insurance company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It offers its clients a broad range of financial planning services including life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and personalized investment strategies through its network of financial advisors. Known for its strong corporate culture and commitment to employee development, Northwestern Mutual provides an environment that fosters growth, diversity, and meaningful work opportunities. The company emphasizes flexibility, career growth, and a supportive work culture, making it an attractive place for both new and experienced professionals. Furthermore, Northwestern Mutual prioritizes technology and innovation in financial services, aiming to revolutionize the industry from within.
Life Underwriting Senior Specialist
April 3
🧀 Wisconsin – Remote
đź’µ $60.3k - $112.1k / year
⏰ Full Time
đźź Senior
đź“‹ Underwriter
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Northwestern Mutual
Finance • Insurance
Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services and life insurance company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It offers its clients a broad range of financial planning services including life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and personalized investment strategies through its network of financial advisors. Known for its strong corporate culture and commitment to employee development, Northwestern Mutual provides an environment that fosters growth, diversity, and meaningful work opportunities. The company emphasizes flexibility, career growth, and a supportive work culture, making it an attractive place for both new and experienced professionals. Furthermore, Northwestern Mutual prioritizes technology and innovation in financial services, aiming to revolutionize the industry from within.
đź“‹ Description
• Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. • Develops the skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies in an inclusive and fast-paced environment ensuring all quality, service and production goals are met. • Responsible for credible and effective relations and communication with field and customer to include responding to case appeals/inquiries and assists with placing business. • Provides guidance and assistance to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal. • Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies, or declines applications for various ages and policy amounts with guidance, as needed. • Demonstrates continuous learning through the early adoption of new ways of underwriting. • Provides active case and requirement management and provides customized service with guidance. • Develops proficiency in financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and provides innovative solutions to keep Northwestern Mutual as the choice of our customers. • Understands and meets all quality, service, and production goals.
🎯 Requirements
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. • 1.5 years of traditional underwriting 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, and 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 with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. • Displays agility to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a changing work environment.
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