Senior Life Underwriter
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Senior role at Corporate. Remote, United States · full-time · $77,600–$106,700 base.
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What you'll do
- Evaluate life coverage requests from financial representatives across sales regions and set a risk class within corporate rules
- Examine medical, work, financial, recreational and lifestyle details to decide whether further underwriting information is needed
- Use underwriting judgment to accept, change or decline new applications and reinstatements for life, disability and long-term care coverage
- Help representatives identify application evidence, share case progress and explain what could support a more favorable classification
- Protect clients’ personal details and consult medical directors, reinsurers, leadership or other underwriters when needed
What you bring
- At least seven years of relevant experience, or a comparable blend of related work, education and training
- Sound judgment to classify risk and decide whether to approve, revise or decline insurance applications
Who this fits
This remote U.S. role suits a senior underwriter who can assess applications and communicate sensitively with representatives, clients and medical personnel. You’ll handle individual risk decisions and consult with leadership and underwriting partners as needed.
From the employer
Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!
We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.
About the role
Analyzes life insurance applications written by financial representatives in all sales regions and assigns the proper risk classification to them within general corporate underwriting guidelines. Reviews information concerning a proposed insureds' medical, occupational, financial, avocational and lifestyle to determine if additional information is needed to properly classify the risk; exercises judgment to approve, modify or decline new life insurance applications and reinstatement applications for life, disability and long term care insurance; assists financial representatives in determining proper application requirements and communicates on the status of each application and any additional requirements needed to place applications in the most favorable risk classification.How does this role make an impact?
- Uses professionalism, tact and empathy when dealing with financial representatives, clients, medical personnel and department support when discussing a risk or facilitating the risk selection, issue and administrative process or obtaining underwriting information. - Respects and maintains the privacy of a clients' personal information disclosed in the risk appraisal process. - Consults with leadership, medical directors, reinsurers, other underwriters, and corporate personnel as required. - May develop new and competitive underwriting guidelines.Do you have what we're looking for?
Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
Base Pay Range:
$77,600-$106,700The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.
Incentive Pay:
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.
Why work with us?
Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.
You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.
COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
Come join our team at COUNTRY today!
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