Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
Disability Income Underwriting Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
71 days ago
Salary
$60.9K - $91.3K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Disability Income Underwriting Specialist
Northwestern Mutual
Please Note: - The recruitment process for this position is expected to take approximately 6 to 10 weeks. - This role will start on 06/29/26 - To support successful onboarding, we require full attendance during the classroom training. PTO is restricted July 13 – Oct 30. If you have scheduled PTO, please discuss this with the interview team, if selected for an interview. Summary Join our team as an entry-level underwriter in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to apply your critical thinking, drive for results, adaptive communication, and relationship building skills, as you learn the art of underwriting risk assessment from the best in the business. Through our comprehensive training program, you’ll develop the essential skills needed to excel in a fast-paced production environment focused on quality risk assessment, and exceptional field and client service. Bring your enthusiasm and be part of a collaborative team driving innovation solutions. Primary Duties & Responsibilities - Field & Client Experience. - Responsible for credible and effective relations and communications with field and customers. - Provides guidance and assistance to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal. - Responsible for prescreen inquiries, with guidance. Underwriting - Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies, or declines applications for various ages and policy amounts with guidance. - Demonstrates a basic understanding of application review and adherence to underwriting standards, NM (Northwestern Mutual) product types and changes. - Develops and demonstrates change agility while maintaining mortality and morbidity expectations. - Demonstrates continuous learning through the early adoption of new ways of underwriting. - Develops a basic understanding of financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and reinsurance programs. - Underwrites applications, maintaining industry-leading mortality and morbidity giving the best possible offer that can be made. - Provides active case and requirement management and provides customized service with guidance. - Communicates & negotiates with Field Partners to explain modified or declined decisions & assist in policy placement. - Actively utilizes the most effective means to obtain the necessary information, including Internet searches, digital health data, direct contact with the insured, and communication with third party advisors (Accountants, Attorneys, etc.), with guidance. - Responsible for adherence to procedures and regulatory processes. - Understands and meets all quality, service, and production goals. - Solve issues & escalations with guidance. - Discusses cases with peer reviewers, medical and technical staff, as needed. - Partners with Underwriting Support for case management. - May serve as underwriting representative for improvement in product process w/collaboration w/functional partners. Qualifications - A bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Analytical skills with the ability to make independent decisions and apply sound judgment in the application of rules. - Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information, exercise tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness. - Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages. - Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in a team and independent production environment. - Highly organized and the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. - Displays agility to manage multiple tasks and adapt in a changing work environment. Candidates must successfully complete and pass any required testing. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $60,880.00 Pay Range - End: $91,320.00 Geographic Specific Pay Structure: Structure 110: $66,960.00 USD - $100,440.00 USD Structure 115: $70,000.00 USD - $105,000.00 USD We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more. Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now! Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
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Principal Government Affairs Specialist
American Family InsuranceWe are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email AskHR@AmFam.com to request a reasonable accommodation.
This is a remote, work from home position. The selected candidate can reside anywhere throughout the state of Massachusetts or other states listed. The Principal Government Affairs Specialist develops and executes government affairs strategies and operational activities to influence public policy outcomes in multiple states that align to corporate strategic goals and initiatives. Develops and maintains relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and other policy makers to communicate company position on insurance, corporate, or personnel issues. Participates as a key contributor on Strategic Business Unit (SBU) teams providing accurate and thorough information about public policy developments, political environment, industry legislation, and regulatory activities impacting company operations in the state. Crafts corporate responses to public policy developments and manages the responses through their lifecycle. 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Collaborates with other stakeholders to advance these positions, including but not limited to the SBUs, company employees, agents, political action committees, and grassroots. - Manages crisis management or response projects when legislative and regulatory developments require such action. - Works closely with management to develop marketing strategies and new products in light of changing political environments. 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Presents the team with solutions that are most beneficial to the organization within the context of government relations. - Identifies and communicates the likely impacts of legislative and regulatory outcomes on future business activities/results. - Maintains an active awareness of American Family's business environments, corporate culture, and structure to support key decision making and to influence public policy outcomes that maintain or advance our ability to achieve corporate strategic initiatives and to offer our customers the products or services they need and want. - Represents Company and/or trade association on various industry boards and residual market mechanisms (e.g., Guaranty Funds, Auto Plans, FAIR Plans, JUA's; Assigned Risk Plans, etc.). - Participates with insurers, business interests and other special interest groups to develop coalitions on major issues. - Represents Company in state and national industry trade associations to develop coordinated industry positions on legislative and regulatory issues. 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Compiles similar information, as needed, for publication within the company (Compass, All-American, division web site, newsletters, etc.). - Assists the Company in developing a strong community presence by establishing and maintaining contact and communication with civic leaders and community organizations. Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements •Demonstrated experience building working relationships with legislators and regulators. •Demonstrated experience developing and executing legislative or regulatory strategies and initiatives. •Demonstrated experience researching and analyzing complex legislative or regulatory issues and comprehending their application to insurer operations. Licenses •Not Applicable. Travel Requirements •Up to 30%. Physical Requirements •Work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Working Conditions •Not Applicable. Additional Information - Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks - Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions - Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits. 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