Underwriter

Overview Company: Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance. We are a leading provider of life insurance and financial services, committed to serving policyholders and communities with integrity and excellence. Role: Underwriting Executive Administrator. Location: Jackson, MS. Role and Responsibilities With minimal supervision, the Underwriting Executive Administrator provides administrative support to the Vice President, Underwriting and New Business Administration and supports the Directors in the Underwriting, New Business, and Document Management departments. Your responsibilities include: Oversee the departmental employee engagement program for the departments reporting to the Vice President, coordinate lunches and social events, and provide an end-of-year retrospective on engagement efforts. Provide administrative assistance to the Vice President daily, including scheduling meetings, maintaining the calendar, preparing expense reports, and arranging travel and hotel reservations. Assist agents and sales leadership in troubleshooting OFT (Oral Fluid) and Home Office Specimen ordering. Assist agents, managers, business contacts, or home office personnel with questions and take messages. Prepare and mail letters to clients regarding confidential medical information from the Medical Director. Act as a point of contact for MIB information requests and distribute requests as needed. Report confidential medical information (for example, positive HIV results) to state health department personnel in collaboration with the Medical Director; maintain paper files for backup. Assign, update, and delete replacement codes on the Ingenium system. Schedule and inform the Vice President, Underwriting/New Business of all upcoming meetings. Assist in preparing and maintaining reports for Senior Management. Screen inter-office and outside mail daily; screen electronic mail if the Vice President is out of the office. Record minutes at meetings. Update Underwriting and New Business contacts for Agent’s Website. Type correspondence and create PowerPoint presentations for the Vice President, Underwriting/New Business; proofread all correspondence, which may contain confidential information. Collaborate with Strategic Services to store and maintain vendor contracts associated with the Underwriting/New Business departments. Qualifications Associate’s degree and/or technical training in a professional field with at least three years’ experience or five years of secretarial/administrative experience in a professional field (or a 5-year combination of college and experience). Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Good typing skills (40 wpm). Knowledge of SFBLI systems is preferred. Good oral and written communication skills. Good organizational skills. Employee Benefits Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for employees and their families. Onsite clinic access, preventive care, and prescription drugs. Mental health coverage and an Employee Assistance Program. Active Lifestyle Rewards Program: Incentives for maintaining an active lifestyle. Rewards for participating in fitness challenges and wellness activities. Weight Management Programs: Customized weight management plans. Support for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Employee Engagement: Opportunities to connect with colleagues. Fun teambuilding activities. Annual events for employees and their families: Company Picnic, Thanksgiving lunch, Christmas Reception. Family Fun Night Onsite Cafe: Access to nutritious meals on site and support for healthy eating habits. Learning & Development: Continuous learning opportunities. Tuition reimbursement for further education. Mentorship and Professional Growth: Pairing employees with mentors and providing professional growth guidance. Promotional Opportunities: Career advancement within the company. Life Insurance and Company-Funded Pension: Financial security for employees and beneficiaries; retirement planning. Volunteer Time Off: Paid time off for volunteering and community contribution. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with federal employment laws. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr