Sr Life Underwriter II

Farm Bureau Financial Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health benefits

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Team culture

Onsite wellness facility

Daycare center

Cafeteria

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Farm Bureau Financial Services seeks a Sr. Life Underwriter II in West Des Moines, IA to underwrite new life insurance cases within guidelines and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes risk classification, accuracy and client service.

The ideal candidate has a college degree plus 7 years in life underwriting, FLMI/FALU/ASC or progress toward them, and strong written and oral communication skills. Hybrid work options may be available.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent, plus 7 years of Life Underwriting experience
• FLMI, FALU, and ASC designation (s) preferred or successful progress towards attainment
• Travel possible.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• As a Sr. Life Underwriter II you will underwrite new business life insurance policies within predetermined monetary guidelines, in accordance with Farm Bureau policy and in compliance with government regulations.
• You will evaluate and apply risk classification principles to life insurance applications consistent with the expectations of the actuary.

Skills

Underwriting

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

FLMI, FALU, ASC designation

Job description

Sr. Life Underwriter II

Are you a go-getter with high initiative and a positive “can-do, will-do” attitude? Do you thrive in a work environment where you must multi-task, and have exceptional communication and customer service skills? Are you self-driven and able to work with limited direction?If so, this Life Underwriter opportunity could be a great fit for you!

Who We Are:

With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We’re proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

What You’ll Do:

As a Sr. Life Underwriter II you will underwrite new business life insurance policies within predetermined monetary guidelines, in accordance with Farm Bureau policy and in compliance with government regulations. You will evaluate and apply risk classification principles to life insurance applications consistent with the expectations of the actuary.

What It Takes to Join Our Team:

• College degree or equivalent, plus 7 years of Life Underwriting experience
• FLMI, FALU, and ASC designation (s) preferred or successful progress towards attainment
• Travel possible.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

What We Offer You:

• enhanced 401K with a match
• low-cost health, dental, and vision benefits
• life and disability insurance options
• paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time
• teams who know how to have fun
• onsite wellness facility with fitness classes and programs
• daycare center
• cafeteria
• hybrid work arrangement consideration

Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not able to sponsor OPT status.