Special Risk Underwriter - Omaha, NE

Mutual of Omaha

5d • $24 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Special Risk Underwriter (or Special Risk Underwriter, depending on experience) works all product lines within our Special Risk portfolio including, but not limited to: Intercollegiate Sports (ICS), K-12, Catastrophic (CAT), Custom, Motorsports, Rodeo, Gymnastics, Jockeys, Mandatory Student Accident (MSA) and Girl Scouts. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications): Associate Special Risk Underwriter: $23.50 - $28.50 per hour, plus annual bonus opportunity. Special Risk Underwriter: $25.00 - $31.50 per hour plus annual bonus opportunity. 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match. Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details. Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Analyzes data related to the risk being Underwritten to determine what benefits, if any, can be offered and at what rates in order to mitigate financial risk to the company. Communicates with policy owners, applicants, brokers, agencies and/or other sources concerning underwriting decisions and procedures. Assures that work is monitored for quantity and quality, and that work improvements in performance and productivity are identified and implemented on a continuous basis.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree is preferred
• Strong attention to detail, ability to make decisions and justify those decisions with sound and logical reasoning.
• Strong Mathematical aptitude.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Willingness to travel 5%-10% annually.
• You promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
• Ability to work at our home office located in Omaha, Nebraska, in a hybrid environment.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience with Excel, Sales Database, and JIRA systems.
• Previous special risk underwriting skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes data related to the risk being Underwritten to determine what benefits, if any, can be offered and at what rates in order to mitigate financial risk to the company.
• Communicates with policy owners, applicants, brokers, agencies and/or other sources concerning underwriting decisions and procedures.
• Assures that work is monitored for quantity and quality, and that work improvements in performance and productivity are identified and implemented on a continuous basis.

Benefits

• Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications): Associate Special Risk Underwriter: $23.50 - $28.50 per hour, plus annual bonus opportunity.
• Special Risk Underwriter: $25.00 - $31.50 per hour plus annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays.
• See our benefits and perks page for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees