Senior Life Insurance Underwriter

HOVIN Underwriting Partners, Inc. located in Simsbury, CT has immediate openings for Senior Life Underwriters. Onsite or telecommuting opportunity is available for qualified candidate. We also offer benefits, as detailed. To learn more about the HOVIN team, please visit our website at www.hovinpartners.com.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluates, documents, and communicates risk assessment on individual life applications and quick quotes in keeping with HOVIN and client company guidelines.
• Maintains open communication with client personnel, medical directors and associates in order to develop strong relationships and promote trust.
• Ensures individual workflow and time standards are maintained.
• Maintains approval authority in the amount of $1,000,000-$5,000,000 for standard and substandard risk on own signature.
• Provides retention/reinsurance awareness.
• Maintains awareness of changes in industry initiative (legislation, product development, etc.) and principles of risk selection (medical and non-medical).

Education and Experience:

• College graduate or equivalent business experience.
• 7+ years as a Life Underwriter with proven record of successful performance, direct or reinsurance experience.
• Industry coursework required, includes LOMA and ALU. FALU, FLMI, CLU designations preferred.

Knowledge:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with agents and support staff.
• Excellent time management, decision-making, problem-solving and organization skills.
• Extensive knowledge of industry operations and product knowledge of past and present product portfolio.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• MIB Knowledge.
• Normal ECG Interpretation.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical impairments, medical terminology and test results.
• Knowledge of non-medical risks such as occupation, aviation, avocation, driving and foreign travel.
• Ability to work independently in a telecommuting environment.
• Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook software, Web browser/Internet, and VPN technology.