Life Underwriting Manager

March 18

🧀 Wisconsin – Remote

Although this job is listed in Wisconsin, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $92.8k - $172.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

📋 Underwriter

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Northwestern Mutual

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Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services and life insurance company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It offers its clients a broad range of financial planning services including life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, and personalized investment strategies through its network of financial advisors. Known for its strong corporate culture and commitment to employee development, Northwestern Mutual provides an environment that fosters growth, diversity, and meaningful work opportunities. The company emphasizes flexibility, career growth, and a supportive work culture, making it an attractive place for both new and experienced professionals. Furthermore, Northwestern Mutual prioritizes technology and innovation in financial services, aiming to revolutionize the industry from within.

To learn about our company visit Northwestern Mutual's website at www.northwesternmutual.com

5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1869

💸 Finance

📋 Description

• Direct and manage the operations of an Underwriting unit through the recruitment, selection, training, development, motivation, and salary administration of underwriter staff. • Oversee/coordinate division workflow and manage Underwriting projects, customer service initiatives, work efforts and risk analysis of underwriters, with the goal of ensuring a customer-centered communication focus at the agency level. • Serve as communication liaison/resource, providing technical problem resolution with field management, agents, company management, other companies, and insurance departments regarding underwriting concerns and issues. • Develop, implement, and monitor customer service standards for agency-level staff.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or an equivalent combination of education or progressively responsible work experience. • Experience may include people management experience, Lead Underwriter Consultant, and training development of underwriters at all levels resulting in performance improvements. • Previous life underwriting experience preferred. • Track record of obtaining results. • Demonstrated skills in relationship building, planning and directing work, decision-making, communication, and change management. • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead or manage departmental projects or process improvement initiatives. • Strong interest in people development with competence in staff selection, assignment, training, development, motivation, and recognition. • Superior communication skills with the proven ability to build trusted relationships and successfully negotiate issues with the field, policy owners, and employees. • A minimum of seven years of operational experience is preferred.