Senior Life Underwriting Specialist

🕒 March 5

🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

💵 $61.5k - $114.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

📋 Underwriter

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Northwestern Mutual

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1869

💸 Finance

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.

📋 Description

• Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. • Develops skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies. • Responsible for credible and effective relations and communication with field and customer. • Provides guidance and assistance regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal. • Independently reviews applications and adheres to underwriting standards. • Develops proficiency with Reinsurance programs and where to best place a case. • Underwrites applications, maintaining industry-leading mortality and morbidity expectations. • Communicates & negotiates with Field Partners to explain modified or declined decisions.

🎯 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities