Life Underwriting Director jobs in Wisconsin
Life Underwriting Director directs and oversees the life insurance underwriting program for individuals and/or groups. Responsible for ensuring integrity of underwriting activities and processes. Being a Life Underwriting Director provides coaching to underwriters and assists on more complex applications. Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Additionally, Life Underwriting Director typically requires Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) certification or Fellow Life Management Institute (FLMI) designation. Typically reports to top management. The Life Underwriting Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Life Underwriting Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Underwriting Manager - Life and Annuities
- Sentry
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Stevens, WI
FULL_TIME
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We're a people-focused business. And we pride ourselves on the promise to deliver efficient and effective services to our customers. At Sentry, we believe people are our competitive advantage. We strive to attract, train, and motivate our employees to keep Sentry as a market leader in our industry.
We are currently looking for an analytical and results driven individual to provide outstanding underwriting leadership to a team of life underwriters in our Life and Annuity business unit at our Stevens Point, WI office.
What You’ll Do
As an Underwriting Manager in our Life and Annuities business unit, you will provide underwriting leadership and direction involving individual life and annuity products through management of broad underwriting policies that support corporate and business unit objectives. You will develop, interpret, implement, and evaluate underwriting and form collection techniques, standards, procedures, and policies that promote growth and profitability for life and annuity product.
You Will Also- Provide underwriting expertise and authorization on files that exceed normal underwriting policies.
- Provide oversight to all aspects of policy issuance including the assembly of contracts.
- Work effectively with Sentry Legal, Compliance, Sales, Marketing, and Reinsurance departments and stay abreast of regulatory changes that may impact life applications forms as well as underwriting and policy issuance.
- Uphold privacy and confidentiality requirements as required by rules and legislation.
- Administer human resource-related activities. Select, develop, motivate, and recognize staff.
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
- 5 years of related work experience, prior management experience preferred
- Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) preferred
- Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting (FALU) preferred
- Knowledge and experience at a proficient level to successfully handle the underwriting decisions made by this position
- Knowledge of MIB rule, regulations and procedures, confidentiality laws, and HIPPAA regulations regarding the release of information
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, communication and human relations skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial underwriting as it pertains to basic personal and business cases and specific product line insurance concepts and medical terminology.
- Demonstrated problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.- Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office.
- As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
- Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
- 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
- Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program.
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time Off.
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
- Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Casey Van Der Geest
Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. - 3 Days Ago
Life Underwriting Sr Specialist - Remote
- The Job Network
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Franklin, WI
FULL_TIME
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Life Underwriting Sr Specialist - Remote
- Northwestern Mutual
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Milwaukee, WI
FULL_TIME
- At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Life Insurance Signature / Authority Limits 1M Signature / 5M Authority ...
- 18 Days Ago
Director of Residence Life
- Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor
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Mequon, WI
FULL_TIME
- Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church, and in the world. Position Summary The...
- 1 Day Ago
Director of Life Enrichment Services
- ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities
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Berlin, WI
FULL_TIME
- Regency Senior Communities is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Director of Life Enrichment Services. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of Life ...
- 26 Days Ago
Life Enrichment / Activities Director
- Heritage Senior Living
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Berlin, WI
OTHER
- Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: 402 - Heritage at Deer Creek - New Berlin, WI Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Not Specified Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: None Job...
- 28 Days Ago
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- The Hartford
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- Tulsa Teachers Credit Union
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- Hadron Insurance
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- Webster Bank
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New York, NY
- If you're looking for a meaningful career, you'll find it here at Webster. Founded in 1935, our focus has always been to...
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Director of Underwriting - Remote
- Idaho State Job Bank
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Boise, ID
- Director of Underwriting - Remote at Prime Therapeutics in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Our work matters....
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Wisconsin
Wisconsin is bordered by the Montreal River; Lake Superior and Michigan to the north; by Lake Michigan to the east; by Illinois to the south; and by Iowa to the southwest and Minnesota to the northwest. A border dispute with Michigan was settled by two cases, both Wisconsin v. Michigan, in 1934 and 1935. The state's boundaries include the Mississippi River and St. Croix River in the west, and the Menominee River in the northeast.
With its location between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, Wisconsin is home to a wide variety of geographical features. The state is divided into five dist...
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Income Estimation for Life Underwriting Director jobs
$170,833 to $218,171
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What does a Life Underwriting Director do?
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Promote underwriting expertise to field distribution.
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