Disability Income Underwriting Specialist

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🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

💵 $60.9k - $91.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

📋 Underwriter

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Northwestern Mutual

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1869

💸 Finance

🛡️ Insurance

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

• Build strong relationships with financial advisors, customers, and internal business partners to support the insurance application process • Communicate with customers and financial professionals to answer questions, provide updates, and ensure a positive application experience • Serve as a resource for financial advisors by providing guidance on insurance applications, coverage considerations, and application requirements • Review preliminary inquiries and available information to assess potential eligibility and identify additional information needed • Review insurance applications and customer information to determine eligibility and coverage options • Evaluate financial, health, and occupational information using company guidelines and training • Manage applications throughout the review process, gathering information and tracking outstanding requirements • Explain underwriting decisions and answer questions from financial advisors and business partners • Collaborate with medical, technical, operational teams, and external partners to support accurate and timely decisions • Use varied information sources to assess applications and make informed recommendations • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and quality standards • Meet productivity and quality goals, support process improvements, and resolve issues

🎯 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 able to establish priorities and meet deadlines • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a changing work environment • Comfortable making timely, well-reasoned underwriting decisions when information may be incomplete, complex, or open to interpretation • Ability to connect multiple data points, think critically through grey areas, and solve complex problems without delayed decision making • Demonstrates accountability by seeking guidance when appropriate while confidently making and owning final decisions • Candidates must successfully complete and pass any required testing