Job Description

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.

What's the role?

To be the center of our clients' financial lives. At Northwestern Mutual every position supports our purpose to be at the center of our clients' financial lives. After more than 150 years we've never had a more diverse and agile team. Through community involvement and dedication to career development, we make a difference in our employee's and client's lives every day. Analytical Results Oriented Motivated. Customer Service Focused. Does this describe you? If so, we have an exciting opportunity at Northwestern Mutual as an Underwriter. Join our team today!

Responsible for the independent analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications, may approve, classify or decline applications for various ages and face amounts. Also, provides mentoring to Underwriting Specialist with complicated cases and customer escalations.

Bring your best! What this role needs:
*A bachelor's degree preferred or demonstrated consistent success in prior Underwriting role as evidence by satisfactory case management and quality review.
*Generally, 5 - 7 years of professional experience in underwriting
*Analytical skills with an established record to make independent decisions on complex cases and apply sound judgement in the application of guidelines and rules.
*Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information, exercise tact, diplomacy and resourcefulness.
*Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages.
*Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in a team and independent production environment while mentoring.
*A high level of organization and the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
*Demonstrated strong leadership skills and a high degree of self-motivation and initiative to lead projects or committees.
*Ability to adjust in a continuously changing work environment.

Benefits:

* Competitive base pay
* 401K
* Pension plan
* Educational assistance
* Performance based incentive pay
* Medical, dental and vision insurance
* Parental leave
* Caregiver time off
* .and more

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will offer reasonable accommodations

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This job is not covered by the existing Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.