Life Underwriter

Company: Michigan Farm Bureau
Location: Lansing
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

Life Underwriter

US-MI-Lansing

Job ID: 2024-4545
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Underwriting
Farm Bureau Center

Overview

Life Underwriter ObjectiveTo be an effective team member of the Life Underwriting Department. To provide underwriting services for the department and Field Force, utilizing company approved solution methods and underwriting guidelines.

Responsibilities

Life Underwriter ResponsibilitiesUse company underwriting guidelines, industry guidelines, statutory requirements, and medical knowledge to underwrite and process life insurance applications. Determine facultative reinsurance liabilities based on established rules. Maintain approval authority up to $2,000,000. Correspond by e-mail, telephone, and systems with clients, agents, doctors, paramedical facilities, reinsurers, service laboratories, commercial inspection companies, and other organizations to gather information necessary to properly underwrite risks. Explain underwriting decisions to agents, using discretion when discussing privileged and confidential information.

Qualifications



Life Underwriter Qualifications RequiredBachelor's degree with focus on insurance, business, finance, or medical field required, or equivalent underwriting experience may be considered. Experienced computer usage and proven skills in Microsoft Office including Excel or similar spreadsheet software required. Medical terminology knowledge required. Willingness to pursue continuing job-related training and education required. PreferredMinimum five years associate underwriter experience or four years of experience as a life underwriter in another company preferred. Financial underwriting or other life insurance processing experience preferred. ALU Level II (AALU) or ALMI designation required. FALU, FLMI, CLU, ChFC, or LLIF designation preferred. Note: If a candidate is not identified, an Associate Life Underwriter or Underwriter Support Specialist may be considered based on level of experience Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K. PM19
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


Compensation details: 69831-87289 Yearly Salary



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