Temporary Underwriter

About the role

This position supports the daily operations of the Underwriting Department by reviewing underwriting requirements and determining underwriting decisions of applicant files. The Underwriter will communicate with agents and clients on decisions. This role is expected to last approximately 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Quickly but carefully read, analyze and interpret medication lists, medical records, phone and in-person assessments, cognitive test scores and properly document findings.
• Assess risk for Long Term Care using lifestyle, medical and cognitive information while processing a minimum of 50 cases weekly.
• Using established protocols, underwriting guidelines and procedures, analyze risk, ensuring decisions are consistent with client and corporate guidelines and programs.
• Perform work accurately and efficiently under deadline pressures.
• Maintain a minimum of 98% accuracy in underwriting decisions.
• Conduct phone history interviews, as warranted.
• Handle calls from agents regarding underwriting decisions.
• Prepare correspondence to applicants, doctors, agents, etc.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

About the company

illumifin is a leading provider of business process outsourcing for the insurance industry, managing over 1.3 million long-term care policies for the nation's largest insurers. We also provide clients with unique risk management insight built upon our proprietary long-term care databases. Our culture promotes respect for people, integrity, learning, and initiative.