Administrative Underwriter

Southern-Farm-Bureau-Life-Insurance-Company; Lakeover (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Onsite Cafe

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship and professional developmen

Employee engagement events

Job summary

Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance is seeking an Administrative Underwriter to join the New Business team. You will analyze, classify, and finalize non-medical retention applications while supporting agents through the application process and contract delivery.

Ideal candidates have an associate's degree with relevant experience or equivalent work history, basic Word skills, and strong communication, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 3 years of relevant work experience or 5 years in customer-related roles
• Basic knowledge of new business/underwriting operations
• Basic knowledge of SFB products
• Typing speed of 25 wpm minimum
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word
• Strong communication and analytical skills with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Verify and enforce all company and state rules related to processing life and annuity products
• Determine accuracy of client and policy records and request information as needed
• Evaluate non-medical applications
• Complete the issue process on all applications

Skills

Good communication

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Sound reasoning

Typing 25 wpm

Education

Associate's degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Company Overview: 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.

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:We value our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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.
• Pairing employees with mentors.
• Professional growth and guidance.
• Promotional Opportunities:
• Advancement within the company.
• Life Insurance and Company-Funded Pension:
• Financial security for employees and beneficiaries.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Contributing to the community.

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