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Remote Senior Underwriter
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Our client is seeking a seasoned and analytical Remote Senior Underwriter to join their growing insurance team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your underwriting expertise from any location. You will be responsible for evaluating insurance applications, assessing risks, and determining policy terms and conditions for complex cases. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of underwriting principles, exceptional analytical skills, and a commitment to ethical decision-making. You will play a critical role in ensuring the profitability and sustainability of our insurance portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and underwrite complex insurance applications, including life, health, or property & casualty policies.
- Assess risks associated with applications by reviewing financial statements, medical reports, claims history, and other relevant documentation.
- Determine appropriate policy terms, conditions, premiums, and coverage limits based on risk assessment and company guidelines.
- Utilize underwriting software and databases to gather information, perform risk analysis, and make informed decisions.
- Communicate effectively with agents, brokers, and clients to gather additional information and explain underwriting decisions.
- Collaborate with claims adjusters and legal departments on complex cases.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in underwriting practices.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters.
- Develop and refine underwriting guidelines and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of underwriting decisions and rationale.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance underwriting, with a focus on complex risks.
- Strong understanding of insurance products, risk assessment methodologies, and underwriting principles.
- Proficiency in underwriting software and data analysis tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interpret and analyze complex data sets, including financial and medical records.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively in a remote environment.
- Relevant professional designations (e.g., AU, CPCU) are a plus.
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