Jackson · 21 hours ago
Underwriter
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expJackson is a company that focuses on providing insurance solutions, and they are seeking an Underwriter to determine appropriate risk classifications for policies. The Underwriter will review applications, assess eligibility, and provide support throughout the underwriting process while ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Reviews insurance reinstatement/reissue applications and documentation to evaluate the eligibility of each applicant in accordance with company guidelines and standards. Determines necessary medical, non-medical, and some regulatory and compliance requirements. Escalates applications to Compliance when further review or referral is necessary
Determines appropriate risk classification based on detailed research, collection of data, and sound judgment using underwriting criteria and philosophy. Makes sound risk selections to protect the company and satisfy customer expectations
Assesses the need for additional information or for referral to a Sr Underwriter for opinion or recommendation
Advises the producer, agent, or customers about the rationale for underwriting decisions, including adverse ones
Assists the producer or agent when there is a request or need for information relating to any aspect of the underwriting process
Assists customers, producers, and internal associates with complex underwriting service issues
Has approval authority for $250,000 Standard through $2.5 million all rates
Participates in review of contestable claims to identify underwriting process improvements and consult on the overall outcome of the claim
Participates in the investigation of complex life and annuity claims and compiles records to make sound settlement decisions
Reviews foreign death claims to determine good order and the business’s ability to settle the claim
Reviews life claims where the manner of death is anything other than natural for determination of Accidental Death Benefit proceeds payable
Reviews and decides qualification for payment under Claims Living Benefits
Performs basic clerical duties required to support the underwriting process
Performs project and committee work as assigned
Interprets normal electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG)
Identifies and orchestrates updates to the Life Underwriting Guide
Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
3+ years of life underwriting experience required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate knowledge of underwriting risk assessment, research, medical terminology, and treatments
Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in the application of underwriting techniques
Ability to communicate underwriting decisions clearly and concisely
Strong product knowledge
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid organization and prioritization skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong customer service skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant department software
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Company
Jackson
Jackson is a financial services company dedicated to helping people pursue financial freedom for life.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.55BKey Investors
TPGAthene
2026-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $500M
2023-03-06Post Ipo Equity· $550M
2021-09-20IPO
Leadership Team
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Laura Prieskorn
Chief Executive Officer
Alison Reed
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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