Life Underwriting Specialist — Drive Risk & Client Impact

Northwestern Mutual; Franklin (VA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual seeks an experienced Life Insurance Signature/Authority Limits underwriter to build relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. You will underwrite life, disability, and long-term care products, ensuring quality, service, and production goals are met.

Responsibilities include field and client experience management, guiding underwriting decisions, and active case management with Field Partners to explain modified or declined outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Field and client experience management.
• Guides underwriting decisions and risk assessment.
• Case management and communication with Field Partners to explain decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Various software packages

Job description

Northwestern Mutual seeks an experienced Life Insurance Signature/Authority Limits underwriter to build relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. You will underwrite life, disability, and long-term care products, ensuring quality, service, and production goals are met.

Responsibilities include field and client experience management, guiding underwriting decisions, and active case management with Field Partners to explain modified or declined outcomes.