Life Underwriting Support Specialist (Lansing)

Life Underwriting Support Specialist

US-MI-Lansing

Job ID: 2026-8612
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Customer Service/Support
Farm Bureau Center

Overview

Life Underwriting Support Specialist Objective

To be an effective team member of the Life Underwriting Department. To provide quality support services in a prompt and professional manner to Farm Bureau Insurance agents and underwriters.

Responsibilities

Life Underwriting Support Specialist Responsibilities

Assist Underwriters by completing tasks necessary to assign risks to a policy by ordering necessary requirements from third party vendors, including medical records. Order medical records and follow-up until they are received. Reconcile medical record invoices and pay fees. Communicate effectively with Underwriters and medical facilities to obtain records as quickly and efficiently as possible.

 

Facilitate audits for automated underwriting system applications. Manage incoming emails, calls, and messages for Underwriters.

 

Use company underwriting guidelines, industry guidelines, statutory requirements, and medical knowledge to underwrite and process simple life insurance applications, for example, children’s applications and low face amount applications.

Qualifications

Life Underwriting Support Specialist Qualifications

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required. 

 

One to two years Life insurance processing experience required.

 

Knowledge of life/annuity products required.

 

Ability to learn quickly.

 

Willingness to pursue continuing job related training and education required. FALU, FLMI, CLU, ChFC, or LLIF designation preferred, or actively being pursued.

 

Preferred

Associate’s degree preferred with focus on insurance, business administration, finance or management.

 

Experienced computer usage and proven skills in Microsoft Office including Excel or similar spreadsheet software preferred.

 

Medical terminology knowledge preferred. 

 

Note: Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

 

PM19

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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