Administrative Underwriter

Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Onsite clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company is seeking an Administrative Underwriter in Jackson, MS. The role supports the New Business team by analyzing, classifying, and finalizing applications within non-medical retention limits and provides guidance to agents through the underwriting process.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication and analytical skills, and proficiency with Word.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills needed.
• Basic typing, Word skills, and ability to follow rules.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and finalize applications within non-medical retention limits.
• Support agents through the application process and contract delivery.
• Verify and enforce company and state rules for life/annuity processing.
• Complete the issue process on all applications.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Typing 25 wpm

Microsoft Word

Decision making

Fast decision making

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Opportunity: Administrative Underwriter at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance

Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance is a leading provider of life insurance and financial services. We are committed to serving our policyholders and communities with integrity and excellence. As an Administrative Underwriter, you'll be an essential part of our New Business team, contributing to the success of our organization.

Position: Administrative Underwriter

Location: Jackson, MS

Role and Responsibilities

As an Administrative Underwriter, you will play a crucial role in analyzing, classifying, and finalizing all applications that are within non-medical retention limits. The AU provides support to agents through the application process and contract delivery.

The Qualifications Are

• Associate's degree and three years of comparable work experience (i.e. business or customer service related) OR five years of customer related experience (a combination of college education and work experience totaling five years)


• Basic knowledge of new business/underwriting operations preferred


• Basic knowledge of SFB products preferred


• Basic typing skills (25 wpm)


• Basic use of Microsoft Word


• Ability to use sound reasoning and judgment to make quick decisions


• Good communication skills, both oral and written


• Good multi-tasking abilities


• Good analytical skills with attention to detail

The Role Responsibilities Are

• Verify and enforce all company and state rules and regulations that pertain to processing and finalizing life and annuity products


• Determine the accuracy of the client record and policy record, and process requests for additional information needed to update these records for all new life and annuity applications.


• Evaluate non-medical applications.


• Complete the issue process on all applications

Employee Benefits:

• Health Insurance:
  
  
  
  • Comprehensive coverage for employees and their families.
  
  
  • Access to an onsite clinic, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
  
  
  • Mental health coverage and an Employee Assistance Program.
  
  
  
  


• Active Lifestyle Rewards Program:
  
  
  
  • Incentives for maintaining an active lifestyle.
  
  
  • Rewards for participating in fitness challenges and wellness activities.
  
  
  
  


• Weight Management Programs:
  
  
  
  • Customized weight management plans.
  
  
  • Support for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
  
  
  
  


• Employee Engagement:
  
  
  
  • Opportunities to connect with colleagues.
  
  
  • Fun teambuilding activities.
  
  
  
  


• Annual events for employees and their families:
  
  
  
  • Company Picnic, Thanksgiving lunch, Christmas Reception.
  
  
  • Family Fun Night
  
  
  
  


• Onsite Cafe:
  
  
  
  • Convenient access to nutritious meals.
  
  
  • Promoting healthy eating habits.
  
  
  
  


• Learning & Development:
  
  
  
  • Continuous learning opportunities.
  
  
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
  
  
  
  


• Mentorship Programs:
  
  
  
  • Pairing employees with mentors.
  
  
  • Professional growth and guidance.
  
  
  
  


• Promotional Opportunities:
  
  
  
  • Advancement within the company.
  
  
  • Career growth prospects.
  
  
  
  


• Life Insurance and Company-Funded Pension:
  
  
  
  • Financial security for employees and beneficiaries.
  
  
  • Retirement planning.
  
  
  
  


• Volunteer Days:
  
  
  
  • Paid time off for volunteering.
  
  
  • Contributing to the community.