Job Title: Medical Underwriter, Sr. Associate
Alternate locations: Remote Opportunity; White Plains, NY (New York)
Duration: 6 to 12 months
Candidate who reside in US are eligible to apply for this position
Responsibilities
Able to produce high volumes of work with quality results
Ability to train new underwriters
Underwrites Life and Disability Income applications
Reviews contestable claims for misrepresentation
Data Entry into Underwriting tracking system
Reviews and evaluates non-standard applications and supporting documents
Ability to differentiate multiple different requirements for numerous associations
Determines if additional documentation is required and requests additional information as needed
Decides if applicant is eligible for the plan
Communicates with company employees and Third Party Administrators regarding underwriting procedures and insurance policies
Authority Limits
Life up to $3M
Disability Income up to $20K
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
5-7 Years Medical Underwriting experience
Extensive knowledge of Medical Underwriting for Life and preferably Disability Insurance as well
Understanding of financial documents e.g. Tax returns
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Data entry skills
Ability to work in a paperless workflow environment
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills
Capable of working independently