Sons of Norway ISO: Director, Insurance Services

This just in: Sons of Norway of Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Director, Insurance Services. 

This position is primarily responsible for providing leadership and direction for the Insurance Services Department, including employees in New Business, Underwriting, Customer Service and Claims. The person in this position keeps the society in compliance with privacy, US Patriot Act, Anti-fraud reporting requirements, as well as all state insurance department regulations.

As the director, this person acts as the Chief Underwriter and monitors all risk selection activities, including the underwriting and approval of applications, working with reinsurance companies, the medical director and various vendors used in the underwriting process.

Ancillary duties include handling and resolving all complaints received from members, creating and monitoring the department budget, as well as a variety of project type work, when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Manages six employees and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of selected business units. This responsibility includes recruiting, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and rewarding and disciplining employees.

Job Requirements:
•    A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required
•    5+ years of Life Insurance underwriting experience is required
•    5+ years of Life Insurance underwriting management experience is preferred
•    Demonstrated communication and human relations skills are a must. 
•    Position must be comfortable communicating with all levels within the organization
•    Internet and database savvy as well as knowledge of payroll systems, spreadsheet software, contract management systems, word processing and email is required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 


To Apply:
Please submit your cover letter, salary requirements and resume to:
Sons of Norway
Attn: Mike Wnek
1455 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer