Life Underwriting Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Ensure efficient risk selection for reviewed cases.

• Frequently collaborate with Underwriting, New Business, and distribution teams.

• Utilize approval authority for amounts ranging from $2,500,000 to $5,000,000 across all tables and ages.

• Assess cases valued up to $7,500,000.

• Provide mentorship and consultative support to junior staff.

• Strategically plan and implement underwriting goals both individually and as part of a team.

• Enhance underwriting processes and showcase tangible business outcomes.

• Pose insightful questions for clarification to facilitate focused decision-making and ensure customer satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent blend of education and experience.

• At least 6 years of experience in life or health underwriting.

• Proven proficiency in AWD or a comparable system.

• Competency in MS Office applications.

• Strong skills in risk assessment.

• Excellent platform skills.

• Proficient financial analytical capabilities.

• Established competency across all tasks and expectations relevant to Underwriter, Intermediate Underwriter, and Senior Underwriter roles.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities within both the team and the underwriting department.

• Capacity to make intricate decisions on cases and justify them effectively.

• Commitment to ongoing learning within the Underwriting field.

• Solid understanding of Lean principles and the ability to demonstrate the business impact of initiatives.

• Aptitude for multitasking and prioritizing effectively.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills when engaging with various internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to meet high productivity expectations for oneself and team members.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to work independently, potentially in a remote environment alongside a virtual team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Pay

• Bonus for Eligible Employees

• Pension Plan

• 401k Match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Disability Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Career Training & Development Opportunities

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

• Ten (10) paid holidays per year

• 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 for eligible employees with at least one year of service

• 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