Hybrid Life Underwriting Specialist

Farm Bureau Financial Services; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Wellness facility

Job summary

Farm Bureau Financial Services is seeking a Life Underwriting Associate in West Des Moines, IA. This role underwrites and approves life insurance applications within policy guidelines and performs related administrative duties requiring analysis and judgement to classify risks.

You will review medical data, coordinate underwriting activities, and provide support and training for agents as needed; strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; two years relevant experience required.
• LOMA ACS designation preferred; knowledge of Windows and MS Office preferred.
• Independent thinking, analysis and judgment required.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and approve life insurance applications within policy guidelines.
• Coordinate underwriting activities and resolve service-related issues.
• Provide underwriting training and problem resolution for agents as needed.
• Review underwriting data, including prescription profiles and medical data.
• Summarize selected medical histories for underwriter review.
• Review new cases and changes to set up for review.

Skills

Independent thinking

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LOMA ACS designation

Windows & MS Office knowledge

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office

Job description

Farm Bureau Financial Services is seeking a Life Underwriting Associate in West Des Moines, IA. This role underwrites and approves life insurance applications within policy guidelines and performs related administrative duties requiring analysis and judgement to classify risks.

You will review medical data, coordinate underwriting activities, and provide support and training for agents as needed; strong organizational and communication skills are essential.