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<p>Training Advisor – Life Underwriting</p><p><strong>Company Summary </strong></p><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do Good. Be Good. Make Good. </strong></p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.</p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>Training Advisor – Life Underwriting is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing training programs that align with NLG’s underwriting philosophy and processes. &nbsp;This role involves assessing training needs, delivering effective learning solutions, and providing expert advice that contributes to continuous growth and development of underwriters. The trainer will collaborate with internal stakeholders including medical, claims, underwriting leaders, and quality assurance to identify gaps, train to gaps, and measure effectiveness.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversees new Underwriter onboarding, including scheduling cohorts, training, assessing competence, and providing feedback to new hires and leaders</li><li>Designs and implements comprehensive training programs for new underwriting trainees focusing on fundamental underwriting principles, risk assessment, and NLG guidelines and procedures</li><li>Partners with internal stakeholders to identify skill gaps or opportunities and designs, develops, and implements training to promote consistency and efficiency</li><li>Creates and leads courses related to updated guidelines, new underwriting tools, and continuing education topics for department</li><li>Measures training effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement</li><li>Serves as a subject matter expert and point of contact for the department.</li><li>Promotes a supportive learning environment, encouraging all underwriters to continue developing their skills</li><li>Special underwriting projects and presentations</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree-preferred</li><li>7 years of life underwriting experience; preferred background would include designations such as FALU, FLMI, or other course work within the ALU, LOMA or similar industry organizations</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in teaching adult learners and curriculum development preferred</li><li>Critical thinker and results oriented</li><li>Excellent communicator</li><li>Understanding of how to develop risk management and underwriting programs</li><li>Understanding of how to implement training programs that support department change initiatives</li><li>Ability to work independently, as well as being a strong team player</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong business acumen</li><li>Position is strongly preferred onsite/hybrid with the expectation that you are in the office three days per week with current campus days being Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion)</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications </strong></p><ul><li>Experience in designing computer-based training modules</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><br><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

National Life Group

Training Advisor – Life Underwriting

<p><strong>Training &amp; Development Facilitator, Life Operations</strong></p><p>This position is responsible for delivery of learning content through suitable approaches that meet desired learning outcomes and learner needs. This person builds trusted relationships and creates an engaging learning environment. They drive learner development by actively providing feedback and learner support. The Learning Facilitator partners with business experts, performs job shadowing and collects learner feedback to continuously improve the curriculum throughout our operations team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Facilitate new-hire and new-initiative training through instructor-led and virtual instructor-led sessions utilizing a variety of delivery methods specific to adult learning, using instructional techniques and formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, and facilitation</li><li>Quickly masters training content; is resourceful in consulting subject matter experts and other resources (e.g., websites, manuals, literature) to add to his/her content knowledge</li><li>Establish credibility with the audience by knowing the content area, providing relevant examples, and linking the material to the audience’s job experiences and challenges</li><li>Skillfully make the connection between learning objectives and line of business goals in the classroom</li><li>Present information in a clear, logical and organized way; knows which points to emphasize to increase learning</li><li>Actively seek evidence of audience engagement and comprehension, tailoring the training to meet differing needs, interests, and experience levels among participants</li><li>Organize, develop, and maintain training materials, handouts, and visual materials</li><li>Monitor, evaluate and record training activities and program effectiveness, recommending and developing alternative training methods to continually improve programs</li><li>Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, and/or consultation with managers, instructors, or business representatives</li><li>Evaluate, document and coach trainees' performance, through testing and role-plays, whether trainees will meet standards to successfully complete the training programs</li><li>Prepare classroom and class materials prior to class</li><li>Perform all training duties, and all other duties as required</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Job Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree required, or five years of specific job-related experience may be substituted</li><li>Knowledge of life insurance and/or annuity products required</li><li>Related professional certification or designation is an asset</li><li>Able to communicate complex technical concepts and ideas, both verbally and in written form, clearly and accurately</li><li>Strong presentation and communication skills; ability to facilitate and present to groups of varying sizes and skill level</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to deal effectively with individuals from different cultures, along with professional maturity and confidence in communicating results with peers and various levels of management</li><li>Organizational skills to multi-task, meet deadlines, and be able to work independently</li><li>A strong desire to learn new technologies, the curiosity to figure out how things work, and a passion for improving the user experience</li><li>Ability to readily adapt to an ever-changing environment</li><li>Thinks quickly on his/her feet; handle challenging questions and comments with poise and confidence</li><li>Willingness to perform other duties as assigned</li><li>Must be able to pass a background check</li></ul><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) retirement plan match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and a generous paid time off plan, as well as other benefits.</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

Training & Development Facilitator, Life Operations

<p><strong>Associate Underwriter Training Program - January 2025 Start</strong></p><p><strong>Company Summary&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Come join one of America’s fastest growing insurance companies with a stable history of 175 years. At National Life Group (“NLG”), we offer a flexible work environment with opportunity for growth. As a mission-driven business, our promises are as important as the products we sell. We encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do Good. Be Good. Make Good.&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we sell. Our cause is also to make the world a better place through grants from our charitable foundation, paid time for our employees to volunteer, environmentally sustainable and healthy work sites, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>We invite you to explore what we have to offer and to join our cause.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Role Summary</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Kickstart your career in underwriting with our 16-week U-Excel comprehensive Associate Underwriter training program. Join our team to conduct risk assessments on proposed insureds, applying guidelines to make appropriate decisions on policies that contribute to NLG’s growth, protect the bottom line, and drive our competitive advantage for seamless service and customer intimacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Analyze and verify insurance applications for completeness and accuracy.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Review medical records, financial statements, and other relevant documents and established guidelines to evaluate the risk level of applicants and determine whether to approve, decline, or request additional information for insurance applications.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Recommend appropriate coverage amounts and policy terms based on risk assessment.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure all underwriting decisions comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Communicate with insurance agents, brokers, and applicants to gather information and clarify details regarding underwriting decisions.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in going training to learn underwriting processes, tools, and systems to advance skills and knowledge.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Stay updated on industry regulations, new products, and market trends through webinars, seminars, and conferences.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain accurate records of underwriting decisions and their rationale.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Address questions or concerns from applicants or agents related to underwriting decisions.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree preferred or 2 years of relevant financial and/or industry experience.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Action-Oriented:</strong> Actively navigate ambiguity and challenges, handle tough situations, and maintain a can-do attitude.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Courage:</strong> Tackle tough assignments, face difficult issues, and challenge the status quo.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Customer Focus:</strong> Find reward in helping people and providing excellent service.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Decision Making:</strong> Make sense of complex information, critically evaluate, and create solutions.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Resiliency:</strong> Adapt quickly to new information and processes and bounce back from setbacks.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Effective Communication/Interpersonal Savvy:</strong> Clearly convey messages verbally and in writing, demonstrating strong listening skills.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Situational Adaptability:</strong> Flexibly adapt to people and situations, using appropriate empathy.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Attention to detail, conflict resolution, business writing, and critical thinking.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!&nbsp;</li></ul><br><h6>The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.</h6><h6>Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position.&nbsp; National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.</h6><h6>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h6><h6>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</h6><h6>National Life Group</h6><h6>1 National Life Dr</h6><h6>Montpelier, VT 05604</h6><h6>Social Media Policy&nbsp;</h6><h6>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy&nbsp;</h6>

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