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Sr. Life Insurance Underwriter - Remote Position
Optimum Re Insurance Company / Dallas / Permanent / Full time
Apply for this positionThe Sr. Underwriter is primarily responsible for the evaluation of medical, non-medical, and financial risk of life and Critical Illness reinsurance cases and providing sound and competitive risk decisions to our clients.
Responsibilities of the role:
Technical Expertise
- Analyze medical, non-medical and financial information to determine risk level based on company Underwriting Manual and guidelines while meeting departmental time service standards.
- Work closely with Director, AVP and Medical Director for ongoing training and exposure to advanced cases.
- Continuation of personal development through industry coursework (LOMA, CLU, ALU) and personal awareness of industry trends and advances.
- Participate on special projects and other duties as requested by Management.
Client focus
- Provide special focus on “traditional company market” cases while developing and managing client relationships to ensure client’s needs are met.
- Serve as client liaison and maintain or improve relationships; to include communicating underwriting decisions, advise, concerns etc.
- Represent the company at industry meetings; lead or be a team member in special projects, committees, meetings and client presentations as required.
Responsibilities of the role:
- BS / BA degree or equivalent underwriting experience
- 5-10 years experience in life underwriting
- AALU, FALU and/or FLMI designations is preferred
Competencies for the role:
- Customer forward and highly organized
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy.
- Critical thinking and self motivated
- Ability to make sound business decisions.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received.
- Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems to viable solutions.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions.
- Critical Illness Underwriting
- Willing to travel
- Bilingual/Multi-lingual (French or Spanish) is a plus.
Optimum Re Insurance Company
We aim to build successful partnerships and are committed to supporting the development of life insurance companies of all sizes in the United States. We offer our clients competitively priced reinsurance solutions, additional capacity when needed most, expert underwriting services, insightful research and development, state-of-the-art individual cession administration and skilled claims adjudication know-how. We are a leader in critical illness insurance and other niche markets, thanks to our extensive and recognized knowledge in risk management and claims assessment.
Our customized solutions tailored to the needs of our clients have allowed us to grow in a rapid yet controlled manner. We continue to expand our market presence organically and through select acquisitions.
Since 1987, we serve our clients throughout the United States from our office in Dallas, Texas. Our financial strength rating is “A” (Excellent) with a stable outlook.
1345 River Bend Drive, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75247
U.S.A.
Tel.:
+1 214 528-2020