[Hiring] Underwriter @illumifin

Role Description

We are currently seeking an Associate Underwriter to join the underwriting team. This is a full-time remote and non-exempt position. As an underwriter, your day-to-day responsibilities will include determining the risk of Life and Health insurance applications utilizing the application, phone interview, pharmacy reports, and MIB-provided information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses life and health applications and associated medical evidence for risk and assigns the appropriate underwriting classification.
• Reviews application, MIB and prescription information to determine risk and conducts phone interview as needed which average 15-20 minutes.
• Completes telephone interviews as requested by the Underwriter, Senior Underwriter or Underwriting Manager.
• Communicates with agents and customers regarding underwriting decisions and issues verbally and in writing.
• Assists other departments with clerical duties as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation with the ability to multi-task daily, including communicating with customers and agents, without violating HIPAA information.
• Technical skills - usage of computers, Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Product knowledge of Life and Health Insurance required; medical background, including terminology and TPA experience a plus.
• Clerical and administrative skills.
• Strong sales tactics – sell your decision with resolution.
• Organized.

Requirements

• Some college or prior insurance experience required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Solid analytical evaluation skills required.
• The ability to quickly learn and understand New Business and Underwriting processes and procedures is essential.
• Prior insurance or financial service experience preferred.

Benefits

• The annual compensation starts at $45,000 but can increase depending on experience and qualifications.