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Show me jobs like this one| Job Ref: | 31860 |
| Industry: | Insurance |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| State: | Illinois (IL) |
| City: | Bloomington |
| Employer: | State Farm Insurance |
| Post Date: | 04/13/2012 |
| Job Description: |
Why State Farm? Our commitment to customers makes us the No. 1 insurer of cars and homes in the United States and an insurance leader in Canada. This same commitment to our work force is how we got here and how we stay here. Our 90-year track record highlights State Farm as an employer of choice committed to providing career opportunities that last a lifetime. From diverse backgrounds and talent, to meaningful work and comprehensive benefits, :Like a good neighbor...: isn't just a slogan. It's who we are and how we do business. WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION? Serves as a subject matter resource on underwriting guidelines, policies, practices, and procedures, within assigned area.Monitors zone operations' compliance with underwriting policies, procedures, guidelines, and applicable federal/state regulations. Evaluates, provides guidance, and/or assesses risk on underwriting case/files referred to General Underwriting.Assists with developing, implementing, and maintaining underwriting guidelines, policies, programs, procedures, workflows, and/or training materials.Facilitates and/or participates in underwriting training and education courses. WHAT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ARE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION? Reviews, evaluates, and communicates recommendations on risk selection and/or referral files within retention levels.Participates on committees and/or projects.Interprets underwriting policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures.Surveys zone files and risk assessment decisions to ensure compliance with underwriting policies, guidelines, procedures, and federal/state regulations and could serve as a lead expert in these areas.Researches and possibly directs and analyzes data, trends, and reports to provide recommendations for improving underwriting procedures and programs.Responds to Leadership and/or Department of Insurance complaints.Could participate on and/or leads committees task forces, and/or projects.Coaches, mentors, and trains less experienced analysts. ITEMS OF NOTE Job may require incumbent to travel overnight via commercial transportation or driving motor vehicles or both, to visit office locations, conduct training, attend seminars, conferences, and/or industry meetings. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The following Experience/Skills is desired: Five (5) or more years of Life Underwriting experience Knowledge of Medical and Non-medical underwriting Ability to underwrite business that entails highly substandard multi-impairment type cases Insurance industry designation(s) and industry association membership BENEFITS: TOTAL REWARDS Our Total Rewards benefits package includes: Competitive starting salary Annual merit reviews Annual bonus potential You may also be eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k) Plan (Savings & Thrift in Canada), Credit Union, a fully funded retirement pension plan, and more. To search for more information on careers in the U.S., visit statefarm.com/careers. To search for more information on careers in Canada, visit statefarm.ca/careers. State Farm Insurance is an equal opportunity employer |
