Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies · 1 month ago
Senior Life Underwriter
Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies is seeking a Senior Life Underwriter to provide underwriting services for the Life department and Field Force. The role involves ensuring timely and sound underwriting decisions while utilizing data analytics to improve and streamline underwriting functions.
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Responsibilities
Underwrite and process larger and complex life insurance applications and determine facultative reinsurance liabilities based on established rules
Maintain approval authority up to $4,000,000
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
Maintain awareness of changes in underwriting industry related to risk selection, underwriting techniques, and data and technical advancements
Participate in industry educational programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required with focus on insurance, business, finance or medical field, required or equivalent ten years underwriting experience may be considered
Financial Underwriting Experience Required
Minimum seven years life underwriting experience or equivalent required
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
FALU, FLMI, CLU, ChFC, or LLIF designation required or actively pursuing
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K
Company
Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies
Michigan Farm Bureau and the following Affiliated Companies constitute the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies: Michigan Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Michigan, Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company of Michigan, Great Lakes Ag Labor Services, LLC, MFB, Inc., Michigan Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Association, Inc.