Fidelity Life Association Worksite (Voluntary Benefit) Underwriter

Fidelity Life Association (FLA), established in 1896, is a legal reserve life insurance company headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. We continue the tradition of serving the needs of Middle Americans through innovative products, consumer-friendly service and a staff of talented, dedicated and creative people in the industry. This newly added role  allows you to help build this expanding program. The position would be located at our Rolling Meadows, IL office.

The preferred employment category would be a consultant working 10-20 hours per week.

Summary:

This position reports to the Chief Underwriter with primary responsibility for the underwriting assessment of Worksite proposals. The position will work directly with Worksite Marketing and product staff to determine the viability of proposals and the parameters of each offer.  In addition, this position would also be involved in developing new Worksite products and associated underwriting guidelines.  This position requires a strong communicator, ability to work with others inside and outside of the Company.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Review and analyze census information for recommendation of case approval or decline for group proposals; verifies rate structures, retention level and conformity with underwriting regulations.

• Serve as primary liaison to marketing department, product development and management to determine appropriate benefit designs and pricing structure.

• Develop and maintain relationships with field personnel and clients by answering questions and obtaining information on which to base decisions.

• Participate in product development and enhancements.

• Provide resourceful contributions to new market developments and case specific opportunities.

Required Skills:

• General knowledge of the Worksite (Volunteer Benefit) process from RFP through submission of underwriting proposal.

• Ability to define and administer GI, CGI, and SI underwriting criteria.

• Underwriting judgment applicable to groups of 10 - 1,000+ lives.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of relevant state and federal legislation.

Education & Experience:

• Ten years life underwriting experience with a specialization in the volunteer benefit insurance arena.
  BA/BS or equivalent preferred.

• Professional courses (LOMA, FALU, CLU, etc.) preferred.

To learn more about Fidelity Life Association please visit our website at www.fidelitylife.com 

If the above description describes you and you're interested in joining FLA's hard-working professional team, please send your resume, cover letter and salary requirement to hrstrategy1211@yahoo.com .

An EOE/AA employer, FLA supports a diverse workforce. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Local applicants are encouraged to apply.