MassMutual

Underwriting Consultant - Disability Insurance

New

Pay$115900.00 - $152100.00 / year
LocationPortland/Oregon
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: R20254
      Employer Industry: Insurance and Financial Services

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $152,100
      - Competitive pay and benefits from day one
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a mission-driven, inclusive team
      - Work remotely from anywhere in the United States
      - Access to comprehensive learning and networking opportunities
      - Supportive and collaborative work environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Manage the end-to-end underwriting process for Disability Insurance applications, making informed decisions on approvals or modifications
      - Analyze medical history, occupational risks, and financial backgrounds to assess disability insurance applications
      - Provide timely, high-quality service to third-party firms, advisors, and customers
      - Clearly communicate underwriting outcomes and build strong relationships with stakeholders
      - Mentor and coach less experienced underwriters, fostering team growth and excellence

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - High school diploma or GED
      - Minimum of 7 years of disability insurance underwriting experience
      - Authority to approve up to $10K in disability insurance underwriting
      - Proven ability to work independently while managing assigned cases with minimal oversight
      - Strong verbal and written communication skills

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Bachelor’s degree
      - Over 8 years of Disability Income underwriting experience
      - Authority to approve $15K+ IDI and $20K+ Business Overhead Expense cases without a second signature
      - Completion of relevant industry designations/exams (e.g., ALU 101/201/202, LOMA, ALMI, FMLI)
      - Proven success in a fast-paced, high-volume underwriting environment

      #Insurance #Underwriting #RemoteWork #CareerOpportunity #DiversityAndInclusion

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  • About the company

      The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, also known as MassMutual, is a Springfield, Massachusetts-based life insurance company. MassMutual provides financial products such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401 plan services, and annuities.

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