Life Underwriting Sr Specialist - Remote

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Build relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. Develops the skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and / or Long-term Care 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 communication with field and customer to include responding to case appeals / inquiries and assists with placing business.
• Provides guidance and assistance to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal.

Underwriting

Develops proficiency in financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and provides innovative solutions to keep Northwestern Mutual as the choice of our customers. Actively utilizes the most effective means to obtain the necessary information, including digital health data, Internet searches, direct contact with the insured, and communication with third party advisors (Accountants, Attorneys, etc.) with limited guidance. Discusses cases with peer reviewers with medical and technical staff, as needed. Understands and meets all quality, service, and production goals. Solves issues & escalations, with guidance as needed. Partners with Underwriting Support for case management. May serve as underwriting representative for improvement in product process w / collaboration w / functional partners. Participates in other projects as needed.

Qualifications

Compensation Range :

Pay Range - Start : $59,150.00

Pay Range - End : $109,850.00

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.

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