Life Underwriting Assistant

Alfa Insurance•Montgomery, AL

About The Position

As a Life Underwriter Assistant at Alfa Insurance, you’ll support the underwriting team by reviewing applications, coordinating requirements, and ensuring accurate, timely processing. This role is perfect for someone detail-oriented and organized, with strong communication skills and a desire to grow their technical knowledge in a fast-paced underwriting environment.

Requirements

College degree, two-year AA degree, or equivalent experience
Successful completion of principles of insurance courses Part I and II within 14 months of hire date and working toward LOMA designation.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work independently to achieve the objectives of the position.
Competency with computer systems and programs such as Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

Nice To Haves

Any medical technology background is helpful.

Responsibilities

Promptly distribute work of underwriter out on PTO and handle as much of that work as possible.
Work with underwriters to identify and obtain required or necessary information on pending applications make recommendations as necessary.
Review new applications, policy changes, and reinstatements for completeness, errors, or inconsistencies, and request necessary underwriting requirements.
Review previously issued files and make recommendations as to the action that should be taken regarding underwriting requirements and reinsurance.
Overall written and verbal communication with underwriters, other coworkers, and marketing regarding application status, requirements, and other non-underwriting requests.
Continuing education to include industry certifications, and knowledge to include product understanding, reinsurance guidelines & manuals, MIB coding guidelines, and basic understanding of life underwriting and administrative systems.

Benefits

Opportunity for annual performance bonus
Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for New Hires
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
Opportunities for advancement
Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama
Fitness center
Onsite cafeteria