Life Underwriting Assistant

Company Overview Alfa Insurance® is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of auto, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states. This job requires attention to detail and comparison skills to make smart decisions. If you have these qualities, you are the ideal candidate for this job! As a Life Underwriting Assistant, you will play a meaningful role in helping customers with their needs. It entails joining a revered company built on principles of faith, family, community, and unwavering integrity. By becoming a member of the Alfa family, you can uncover your true purpose and contribute to enhancing the lives of our valued policyholders and making a positive impact in your community. Job Summary As a Life Underwriter Assistant at Alfa Insurance, you'll support the underwriting team by reviewing applications, coordinating requirements, and ensuring accurate, timely processing. This role is perfect for someone detail-oriented and organized, with strong communication skills and a desire to grow their technical knowledge in a fast-paced underwriting environment. Responsibilities Promptly distribute work of underwriter out on PTO and handle as much of that work as possible. Work with underwriters to identify and obtain required or necessary information on pending applications make recommendations as necessary. Review new applications, policy changes, and reinstatements for completeness, errors, or inconsistencies, and request necessary underwriting requirements. Review previously issued files and make recommendations as to the action that should be taken regarding underwriting requirements and reinsurance. Overall written and verbal communication with underwriters, other coworkers, and marketing regarding application status, requirements, and other non-underwriting requests. Continuing education to include industry certifications, and knowledge to include product understanding, reinsurance guidelines & manuals, MIB coding guidelines, and basic understanding of life underwriting and administrative systems. Qualifications College degree, two-year AA degree, or equivalent experience Successful completion of principles of insurance courses Part I and II within 14 months of hire date and working toward LOMA designation. Good verbal and written communication skills Good organizational and analytical skills Ability to work independently to achieve the objectives of the position. Any medical technology background is helpful. Competency with computer systems and programs such as Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. Benefits/Perks Opportunity for annual performance bonus Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required) Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for New Hires Short-term and long-term disability Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings Opportunities for advancement Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama Fitness center Onsite cafeteria