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Underwriting Consultant
Location
Texas + 1 moreAll locations: Texas | Vermont
Posted
66 days ago
Salary
$99.4K - $145.8K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Underwriting Consultant
Liberty National Life Insurance Company
• Conducts risk assessments and follows NLG Underwriting philosophies by analyzing data, using tools (e.g. medical records, prescription databases, borrowing history, credit rating etc.), and third party information (e.g. medical records, prescription databases, borrowing history, credit rating etc.) to protect NLG bottom line and maintain profitability by avoiding fines and putting good risk on the books. • Proactively seeks information (e.g. processes, philosophies, etc.), takes advantage of both formal and informal educational opportunities (e.g. medical and mentoring discussions, etc.) to build the foundations of a solid Underwriting career and continuously expand knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Coordinates and communicates (verbal and written) with internal and external constituents to gather information, gain insights, and explain Underwriter decisioning and works to build relationships in a way that demonstrates seamless service excellence. • Participates in interdepartmental presentations, helps with new hire training in various subjects. At the higher levels of Underwriting, will guide and educate others to improve Underwriting quality, capabilities, efficiencies, and output. • Identifies, communicates, and resolves escalations to deliver on seamless service and protect the bottom line.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, and minimum 10+ years Life Underwriting experience in production-oriented environment required
- Must be able to pass a background check
Benefits
- Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!
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