Life Underwriter

About the Role

Amica Life is seeking an experienced Life Underwriter to join the Life Underwriting team. This position is responsible for analyzing and classifying risk for life insurance applications in accordance with established underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures. This position is fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Review cases up to $3,000,000; with approval authority for up to $2,000,000.
• Develop and maintain a structured schedule, with adherence to meeting/exceeding all productivity, quality, and performance standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members and helps Sales Representatives to understand the rationale for any adverse underwriting decision.
• Maintain positive interaction and builds relationships with all departments, through effective, timely, and professional communication.
• Work independently but understands when to refer cases to medical director or management.
• Responsible for coordinating facultative reinsurance review with the reinsurers.
• Provide direct guidance and assistance to New Business to resolve underwriting requirements.
• Understand how to analyze and assess risk with the use of an automated underwriting rules engine and third-party data requirements.
• Continue growth and development through professional development and attending industry conferences, webinars, and other types of training meetings.
• Provide back-up underwriting support during employee absences and peak volume periods. Overtime may be necessary.
• May be called upon to handle other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a life insurance underwriter required.
• ALMI designation and ALU 101 and ALU 201 passed preferred.
• Pursuing continuing education and professional development such as FLMI and FALU is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective written and verbal communication.
• Strong technical and typing skills, including the use of Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Pay

This is a full-time position based on a 37.5 hour work week. The starting annual salary is between $77,182 - $103,235 based on level of previous experience and/or applicable licenses within the property and casualty industry. In addition, hired applicants will be eligible for the company's annual variable incentive paid based on company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage for single or family, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Paid Vacation – you will receive at least 13 vacation days in the first 12 months, amounts could be greater depending on the role. While able to use prior to accrual, vacation time will accrue monthly.
• Holidays - 14 paid holidays observed.
• Sick time - 6 days sick time at hire, 6 additional days sick time at 90 days of employment.
• Generous 401k with company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, annual 3% non-elective employer contribution.
• Annual Success Sharing Plan - Paid to eligible employees if company meets or exceeds combined ratio, growth and/or service goals.
• Generous leave programs, including paid parental bonding leave.
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement programs.
• Generous fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Employee community involvement.
• Strong relationships, lifelong friendships.
• Opportunities for advancement in a successful and growing company.