Life Underwriting Consultant

Transamerica

4d•$85,000 - $105,000•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring the effective risk selection of cases reviewed. This position requires frequent interaction with Underwriting, New Business and distribution groups. Approval authority up to ($2,500,000-$5,000,000) through all tables and all ages. Can evaluate up to $7,500,000.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
A minimum of 6 years life or health underwriting experience.
Demonstrated skill in AWD or similar system, MS Office skills, risk assessment skills, strong platform skills and strong financial analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills while working with different levels of both internal and external audiences.
Ability to meet high productivity demands for self and staff.
Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
Ability to work independently and possibly work in remote setting with virtual environment and team.

Responsibilities

Proven competency at all job tasks and expectations of Underwriter, Intermediate Underwriter and Senior Underwriter.
Demonstrated leadership skills within team and underwriting department.
Shows solid tactical planning and execution of underwriting objectives, both individually and team oriented.
Shows ability to make complex decisions on cases and to be comfortable with them and able to defend them.
Shows traits of continuous learning within the Underwriting profession.
Mentor and provide consultative services to subordinates.
Continually looks for ways to improve upon processes.
Solid Lean knowledge, able to demonstrate business results of efforts
Asks value-added questions for clarification, focused decision making and customer success.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs