Disability Underwriting Specialist

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. Develops the skills necessary to successfully underwrite Disability insurance policies in an inclusive and fast-paced environment ensuring all quality, service and production goals are met. 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. Develop 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 & negotiate 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, and 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. Compensation Range: Pay Range - Start: $52,220.00 Pay Range - End: $96,980.00 Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please c lick here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures. 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Keywords: Underwriter, Location: Franklin, WI - 53132

Created: 2025-02-11