Looking for an underwriter with direct life underwriting experience and swiss re experience

　　Qualified candidates please email your resume to katevans @teksystems.com

　　Can sit anywhere outside of CA and NY, company is located in McKinney, TX

　　JOB SUMMARY The Senior Underwriter is responsible for screening life insurance applications for selection of risks rendering an issue standard, rate, or decline disposition with the guidance of an underwriter or written guidelines. The person will handle the implementation of underwriting policies and procedures related to the processing of new business and underwriting processes as related to other department processes. All duties require identification of medical terminology, identification of prescription medications, use of the Swiss Re Underwriting manual, and evaluation of MIB, phone calls, motor vehicle records, lab results, paramedical exams, and medical records.

　　PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

　　 Responsible for screening life insurance applications including trial applications for selection of risks rendering either an issue standard, rate, or reject disposition  Implementation of underwriting policies and procedures related to the processing of new business and other department processes

　　 Implementation of medical guidelines using the Swiss Re Underwriting manual and internal company notes

　　 MIB code reporting and interpretation of MIB code data

　　 Review and evaluate results of oral saliva tests

　　 Review and evaluate results of agent verification calls and other underwriting phone calls

　　 Review and evaluate motor vehicle records (MVRs)

　　 Review and evaluate prescription (Rx) histories to determine associated health conditions

　　 Review, summarize, and evaluate medical records (APSs)

　　 Review and evaluate paramedical exams and lab results

　　 Respond to customer service inquiries regarding dispositions

　　 Evaluate health information received with add-ons, modifications, and reinstatements  Serve as the underwriting contact for top level Agents for underwriting information and escalated issues

　　 Handle sensitive cases and positive drug screens

　　 Handle aging cases where all information is not received to make a final decision

　　 Handle referrals from other underwriters and screeners

　　 Assist with training of underwriters and screeners

　　 Assist with other underwriting areas as deemed necessary by department management

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

　　 Critical thinking skills required on a daily basis

　　 Complex problem solving skills required on a daily basis

　　 Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Excellent PC skills Excel, MS Word, and MS-Outlook; MS Access a plus

　　 Strong medical and underwriting knowledge required

　　 A combination of experience and education will be considered on an individual basis

　　Applicable to all employees:

　　 Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift

　　Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.

　　EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

　　 Some college coursework or bachelor’s degree preferred, however will consider 2-5 years life insurance experience in lieu of degree

　　 LOMA 280/281 LOMA 290/291 required; pursuit of FLMI preferred, Other industry courses will be considered

　　 LOMA Underwriting (UND) required

　　 Medical Terminology required

　　 3+ years working as an Underwriter role or above

　　 A combination of experience and education will be considered

　　About TEKsystems:

　　We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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