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Form of workAre you looking to make an impact? Modern Woodmen is seeking a career-minded, self-motivated candidate who can work independently and in a team environment. You will learn risk selection concepts and use problem analysis and decision-making skills when assessing life insurance applications. The successful candidate must have a passion to improve how Underwriting supports the business by maintaining a positive, cooperative attitude with Modern Woodmen’s external and internal customers.
What would you be doing?
- Review, process and make decisions regarding life insurance applications using risk-assessment tools in accordance with underwriting procedures, guidelines, and legislative requirements.
- Provide accurate and appropriate medical, non-medical, and financial risk selection analysis in an efficient and timely manner.
- Make decisions in a logical, reasonable, and fair manner regarding life insurance risk classification.
- Communicate effectively with field representatives, Home Office employees, applicants, service providers and others as appropriate.
- Participate in personal and professional development programs.
What do we expect from you?
- Bachelor’s degree. One year’s related work experience preferred.
- Promote a positive and professional image and develop productive relationships.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
- Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work well with the pressure of deadlines and be a productive member of the team.
- Willingness to obtain industry certifications and expertise.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Additional information about this opportunity:
- The hourly starting pay for this position is $26.00. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
- This is a hybrid position (3 days in office/2 days work from home (WFH) per week), located at Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, IL. Must be able to work in the office 5 days per week for initial job training. Some WFH days during training would be allowed on a case-by-case basis.
- This is a full-time position: 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day), Monday- Friday, with flexible start time between 7:00AM-9:00AM.
- Full-time benefits include:
- Company-paid retirement plan
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Medical, Dental, Prescription drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employee health insurance premium and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal time.
- 11 Paid holidays
- Voluntary benefits: Vision, Flexible Savings Accounts, Accident Insurance
Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to maintain a culture of respect and are committed to diversity and inclusion for all employees.
