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Life Insurance Underwriter I (Remote)

3700 S. Stonebridge Dr., McKinney, Texas
Job number: 15328

Job Description:

Life Insurance Underwriter I (Remote)

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The Life Underwriter I will be responsible for assessing risks, utilizing resources given to ensure the company stays within compliance, and maintaining an excellent relationship with agents through email. Proficient in reviewing policies on different products, a respectable knowledge of all clerical and specialized functions, a basic understanding of our organization’s structure as well as extensive knowledge of Medicare and other health/life products within Globe Life

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain relationships with field agents, new business team, other departments within Globe Life, and specifically our underwriting team to ensure efficiency and productivity regarding current and future policies.
  • Review and assess risks while utilizing resources specifically related to an applicant’s health history.
  • Review medical and prescription information
  • Emailing agents in order to obtain compliance documents that are lacking from submissions along with requesting additional information that may be necessary in order to make a decision on a policy status while staying within compliance.
  • Remain knowledgeable regarding Health/Life Insurance when pertaining to legal, state, and/or company standards
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Required Skills

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have good organization skills.
  • Strong ability to multi-task
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Good basic math skills.
  • Must be very detail-oriented.
  • Microsoft office required, including strong Excel skills.
  • Quick learner and ability to have strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to demonstrate  productivity without heavy supervision

 Applicable to all employees of Globe Life & Accident and its subsidiaries:

  • Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift
  • Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

Required Knowledge & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred
  • LOMA 280 & 290 strongly recommended within 1 year, pursuit of FMLI recommended.
  • Medical terminology is a plus
  • 1-2 years of experience as an Life Insurance Underwriter trainee or Jr. Underwriter
  • Pursuit of LOMA Underwriting (UND) required
  • A combination of experience and education will be considered

Location: 3700 S. Stonebridge Dr., McKinney, Texas

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Savings and Investment Plan (401K) - Eligible employees may begin participating in the plan on the first day of employment.

Pension Plan - Eligible employees who complete one year of service with the Company become participants in the Pension.* (Not available to Cleveland Employees)

Medical - Benefits are available to all eligible employees and qualified dependents the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Dental** and Vision - Eligible employees and qualified dependents are able to enroll the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Our FSA has two components, Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts. These accounts allow employees to set aside a portion of their earnings on a pre-tax basis to cover out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. Participation is elected on a calendar year basis and is available to all eligible employees the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of continuous service.

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - A pre-tax Health Spending Account (HSA) is offered to those who enroll in the High Deductible Plan. It allows you to pay for health care expenses. Participation is elected on a calendar year basis and is available to all eligible employees the first of the month following the completion of 30 days of continuous service. Company contributes to HSA.

Short-Term Disability - Eligible employees may be entitled to salary continuance during periods of temporary disability. Benefits are based on employee status and years of service.*

Group Life and Long-Term Disability** - Eligible employees may elect life insurance and long-term disability coverage the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service.

Vacation and Paid Holidays - Employees are eligible for vacation upon the completion of six months of employment. In addition, the Company offers eight paid holidays.

Education Assistance - The Company supports employees who wish to continue their education to secure increased responsibility and growth within their professional careers. We offer a reimbursement program for expenses incurred through approved institutions of learning. In addition, Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) and International Claim Association (ICA) program courses are offered after the completion of six months of services at no cost to the employee.

Fitness Reimbursement - Eligible employees are able to receive up to 100% reimbursement for monthly dues (employee only).

Supplemental Plans** - Cancer, Heart/Stroke, Accident.

*Please note, some benefits may vary by subsidiary. Please be sure to clarify with the Human Resources Department.
**Company paid benefit

Do I have to apply for every job that I am interested in? - Yes. Though our Talent Acquisition Team searches our database for qualified candidates, the only way to ensure that we know what position is of interest to you is if you apply for it directly.

Now that I've applied, what happens? - You will receive an immediate response from our system. Someone from our Talent Acquisition Team will review your qualifications and skills. If you're a good fit, we'll contact you to conduct an initial interview by phone, followed by assessment testing and an in person interview(s).

How do I get the contact information of the hiring manager for the job I am interested in? - It is our policy not to give contact information to external applicants. If, after you apply, it is determined that your skills and qualifications match our hiring needs, you will be contacted directly for an interview by someone on our Talent Acquisition Team.

I've been interviewed, what's next? - If selected, we'll extend a conditional offer. Then, pending a successful background check and drug screen, we'll confirm a start date.

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