Underwriter (Life) jobs in New York

Underwriter (Life) reviews medical, occupational, financial, and legal information to select or reject individual or group life insurance applications. Calculates rates and premiums from approved decrement tables. Being an Underwriter (Life) may have contact with the field force for information on which to base decisions. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Underwriter (Life) typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Underwriter (Life) works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Underwriter (Life) typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Underwriter
  • PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
  • Rochester, NY FULL_TIME
  • The Underwriter is responsible for evaluating risk and making loan decisions based on existing underwriting guidelines and information and documentation provided in the loan file. 

    Job Duties:

    The Underwriter will be responsible for completing the following job duties. Reviews conditions on files within posted turn times

    • Completes underwrite on files submitted to underwriting for approval within posted turn times
    • Provides feedback on loan quality to the Underwriting Manager
    • Mentors and develops processing staff and loan officers
    • Maintains a unified voice with fellow underwriters on underwriting guidance
    • Escalates files issues not covered in our guidelines to Underwriting Manager for guidance
    • Communicates decisions to all internal parties
    • Works jointly with co-workers to respond to concerns of quality on files, such as QC, PETR, NOR or audit/clarification requests from different managers or departments
    • Stays up to date on changing rules and regulations pertaining to conventional and government-insured mortgages
    • Meets the required KPI standards for the position (6 units per day based on weighted scale)
    • Training as needed

     

     

     

    This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

    Qualifications:

    The following qualification are required of the Underwriter.

    Education:

    • A college degree with two years related experience and/or training. A combination of equivalent education and experience is acceptable.

     

    Experience:

    • Previous experience in the mortgage industry with understanding of underwriting

    Skills:

    • Customer service
    • Time management
    • Written communication
    • Verbal communication
    • Team player
    • Able to multi-task
    • Detail orientated
    • Organizational
    • Problem solving
    • Independent Judgement
  • 5 Days Ago

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Underwriter
  • PREMIUM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
  • Buffalo, NY FULL_TIME
  • The Underwriter is responsible for evaluating risk and making loan decisions based on existing underwriting guidelines and information and documentation provided in the loan file. Job Duties: The Unde...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Underwriter
  • Berkley
  • New York, NY OTHER
  • Company Details Berkley Asset Protection was established in 2008 to deliver the industry’s most complete and high-quality portfolio of specialized insurance products and services to protect fine art, ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Underwriter
  • CareConnect
  • Greenvale, NY FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionThe first commercial provider-owned health plan in New York State, CareConnect was created by Northwell Health, formerly North Shore-LIJ Health System to make it easy for people to ...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Underwriter
  • New York State Housing Finance Agency
  • New York, NY FULL_TIME
  • New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New Y...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Underwriter
  • Instnt
  • New York, NY FULL_TIME
  • Instnt Inc. is a public benefit corporation on a mission to bring inclusion and instant account opening experiences for businesses and their customers through proprietary technology, artificial intell...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Insurance Underwriter
  • Calculated Hire
  • PBM Underwriting Analyst Hybrid – Birmingham, AL Overview: The Underwriting Department plays an integral role in support...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Underwriter
  • Banco Popular Puerto Rico
  • Guaynabo, PR
  • Insurance UnderwriterApply now Apply now + Apply Now + Start applying with LinkedIn Start + Please wait... Date:Mar 21, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Insurance Underwriter
  • Infinity Recruitment Solutions
  • Dallas, TX
  • Job Description Job Description We are seeking an Insurance Underwriter with at least 7 years of Commercial Construction...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Underwriter
  • LHH
  • Insurance Underwriter LHH Recruitment Solutions is searching for a full-time Insurance Underwriter on a direct-hire basi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Life Insurance Underwriter Consultant
  • Western & Southern Financial Group
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Summary of Responsibilities: Independently evaluates and classifies risks on applications for life, accident and critica...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Manager with underwriting- life and Annuity
  • Infosys McCamish Systems
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Role : Senior Project Manager with New Business Management (PAS) Location : Atlanta, GA or Boston, MA Mode : Full Time A...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Life Insurance Underwriter
  • Western & Southern Financial Group
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Overview: Summary of Responsibilities: Evaluates and classifies risks on applications for life, accident and critical il...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Title Insurance Underwriter
  • RE/MAX Executive
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Description An independent title company, associated with a major real estate brokerage, is looking for a skilled Senior...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

New York is a state in the Northeastern United States. New York was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States. New York covers 54,555 square miles (141,300 km2) and ranks as the 27th largest state by size.[3] The highest elevation in New York is Mount Marcy in the Adirondacks, at 5,344 feet (1,629 meters) above sea level; while the state's lowest point is at sea level, on the Atlantic Ocean. In contrast with New York City's urban landscape, the vast majority of the state's geographic area is dominated by meadows, forests, rivers, farms, mountains, and lakes. Most of...
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Income Estimation for Underwriter (Life) jobs
$55,875 to $69,430

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