Life Underwriting Consultant

Life Underwriting Consultant

locations

Work From Home, USA

time type

Full time

Job Family

Underwriting

Job Description Summary

Responsible for ensuring the effective risk selection of cases reviewed. This position requires frequent interaction with Underwriting, New Business and distribution groups. Approval authority up to ($2,500,000-$5,000,000) through all tables and all ages. Can evaluate up to $7,500,000.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Proven competency at all job tasks and expectations of Underwriter, Intermediate Underwriter and Senior Underwriter.
• Demonstrated leadership skills within team and underwriting department.
• Shows solid tactical planning and execution of underwriting objectives, both individually and team oriented.
• Shows ability to make complex decisions on cases and to be comfortable with them and able to defend them.
• Shows traits of continuous learning within the Underwriting profession.
• Mentor and provide consultative services to subordinates.
• Continually looks for ways to improve upon processes. Solid Lean knowledge, able to demonstrate business results of efforts
• Asks value-added questions for clarification, focused decision making and customer success.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• A minimum of 6 years life or health underwriting experience.
• Demonstrated skill in AWD or similar system, MS Office skills, risk assessment skills, strong platform skills and strong financial analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills while working with different levels of both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to meet high productivity demands for self and staff.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and possibly work in remote setting with virtual environment and team.

Working Conditions

• Remote Environment

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $85,000-$105,000 annually.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus of 12.5% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

What We Offer  

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 

Compensation Benefits 

• Competitive Pay 

• Bonus for Eligible Employees 

Benefits Package 

• Pension Plan 

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits 

• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

• Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Back-Up Care Program

• PTO for Volunteer Hours

• Employee Matching Gifts Program

• Employee Resource Groups

• Inclusion and Diversity Programs

• Employee Recognition Program

• Referral Bonus Programs