Disability Underwriting Consultant

MassMutual; Springfield (MA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is looking for a skilled Underwriter to ensure compliance with underwriting policies and provide technical expertise. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 8+ years in Disability Insurance Underwriting, and proficiency in data visualization tools. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely and promotes a diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

Incentive and bonus opportunities

Continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience in Disability Insurance Underwriting.
• Established approval limit without second signature.
• At least 3 years of experience with data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with underwriting policies and legal obligations.
• Review contestable claims and track trends in underwriting.
• Provide technical expertise in underwriting.

Skills

Disability Insurance Underwriting

Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)

Microsoft Office Suite

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Employer Industry: Disability Insurance

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary range up to $148,400
• Incentive and bonus opportunities available
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Opportunities for networking with various Business Resource Groups
• Access to continuous learning and professional development resources
• Work remotely with flexibility

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Ensure compliance with all underwriting policies and legal obligations
• Review contestable claims and track trends in underwriting practices
• Provide technical expertise in medical and non-medical underwriting
• Participate in new product development and communicate changes to the department
• Consult with stakeholders on underwriting issues and collaborate on solutions

What is Required (Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in Disability Insurance Underwriting
• Established approval limit without second signature: $20,000 per month of DI, $50,000 Business Overhead, and $3,000,000 of Buy-Sell
• At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau)

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Completion of industry exams (e.g., ALU 101, 201, 202, LOMA, ALMI, FMLI, ALU, FALU, DIA, DIF, RHU)
• Mastery knowledge of individual DI insurance practices and underwriting standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of exceeding performance expectations

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