Life Underwriter

Responsibilities

• Analyze, evaluate and classify risk for life insurance applications.
• Determine whether to approve, modify or decline a risk through evaluation of an individual's medical history or physical condition, occupational hazards, financial background, insurable interest and other information pertinent to the decision.
• Contact the field sales team, customers and vendors to gather information on which to base decisions.
• Has authority to approve cases up to specific standard and substandard limits.

Qualifications

• 2 year College Degree in Finance, Business or Economics
• 1-2 years’ Life Insurance industry experience (sales experience or strong life insurance sales support and training)
• Knowledge of life and annuity sales strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Possesses some technology knowledge of insurance system applications and data
• Works well in a team environment
• Demonstrates proactive skills
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends, if required
• Team player and self–starter, highly motivated, and results driven
• Ability to effectively function in a fast-paced team environment
• Demonstrates a high level of independence and creativity, and looks for opportunities to initiate and follow through on new projects and opportunities
• Strong organizational and follow-up abilities
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced challenging environment