Life Insurance Underwriter — Risk & Growth Partner

Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Onsite Clinic

Tuition Reimbursement

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Volunteer Days

Company Picnic

Christmas Reception

Team Building Activities

Job summary

Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriter in Jackson, MS. The role involves evaluating life insurance applications, determining risk, and making decisions up to a $500,000 retention limit.

You will collaborate with field agents and home office teams to gather necessary information and ensure accurate underwriting. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a commitment to the company’s core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience.
• Maximum retention of $500,000.
• Must effectively demonstrate the company’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Review pending applications and collect information needed to evaluate the case.
• Analyze medical information, inspection reports, MVR reports, and classify risk.
• Communicate with the field on questions about underwriting decisions while handling confidential information.
• Study underwriting materials to stay informed and current.
• Review cases from coworkers for second initialing and offer opinions.
• Refer cases above retention limits to a coworker for second initialing or other action.
• Promote and strengthen relationships between agents and home office.
• Contact doctors' offices, reinsurers, and labs to obtain missing information.
• Advise MIB of reportable information as required by guidelines.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company is seeking an Underwriter in Jackson, MS. The role involves evaluating life insurance applications, determining risk, and making decisions up to a $500,000 retention limit.

You will collaborate with field agents and home office teams to gather necessary information and ensure accurate underwriting. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and a commitment to the company’s core values.