Life Underwriting Specialist

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🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

💵 $67k - $105k / 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 relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners • Develop skills to underwrite Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies • Ensure quality, service, and production goals are met • Provide guidance and assistance regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal • Handle prescreen inquiries with guidance • Analyze and appraise insurance applications; approve, classify, or decline applications with guidance • Review applications and adhere to underwriting standards, Northwestern Mutual product types, and changes • Develop financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and reinsurance program knowledge • Underwrite applications while maintaining mortality and morbidity expectations • Manage cases and requirements and provide customized service with guidance • Communicate and negotiate with Field Partners regarding modified or declined decisions and policy placement • Obtain necessary information through Internet searches, digital health data, direct contact with insureds, and third-party advisors • Adhere to procedures and regulatory processes • Resolve issues and escalations with guidance • Discuss cases with peer reviewers, medical, and technical staff • Partner with Underwriting Support for case management • Serve as an underwriting representative for product process improvements with functional partners

🎯 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 • Candidates must successfully complete and pass any required testing