Insurance Underwriter Specialist

1 day ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States The Jacobson Group Full time
Job Overview
The Jacobson Group, a leading provider of insurance talent, seeks an experienced Individual Life Insurance Underwriting Professional to join our team. This role involves evaluating and handling all underwriting aspects of formal & informal life insurance applications, determining whether to accept, modify, or decline risks based on medical history, physical condition, occupational hazard, and financial background.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate and handle all underwriting aspects of formal & informal life insurance applications.
  • Determine whether to accept, modify, or decline a risk through evaluation of an individual's medical history or physical condition, occupational hazard, and financial background.
  • Deliver the best offer first to drive the sale and not only a decision.
  • Provide efficient, quality service to third-party firms, their staff, and their advisors.
  • Communicate effectively with customers to explain underwriting decisions and facilitate placement of business.

Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years of life underwriting experience.
  • 2+ years of recent experience with individual life underwriting.
  • $3-5 million signing authority.


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