Underwriter Trainee, Individual Disability Income Insurance

Job overview

The Underwriter Trainee, Individual Disability Income Insurance role is hybrid in Peoria, Illinois. Anticipated salary is $51,600–$53,600 per year. The position is part of the Underwriting Department and reports to the Underwriting Manager at Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company. The trainee evaluates individual disability income insurance applications within established guidelines, initially with review by underwriting management or higher-level underwriters. The role develops the knowledge and judgment needed to progress toward independent underwriting while supporting timely service and policy decisions.

What you'll do

• Underwrite individual disability income insurance applications within established guidelines
• facilitate the sales process through timely underwriting decisions
• gather information from the field force as directed
• submit applications exceeding authority limits for review
• learn the company’s products and underwriting practices
• comply with applicable rules and regulations
• attend meetings and complete assigned underwriting projects.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

underwriter trainee

disability income insurance

hybrid

peoria il

illinois mutual

$51,600–$53,600/year

underwriting

half-day fridays

401(k)

tuition reimbursement

training incentives

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Compressed four-and-a-half-day work week with half-day Fridays
• no monthly premium cost for employee medical, life, and disability coverage
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting on company contributions
• discounted cafeteria
• on-site exercise facility and company-provided exercise time
• tuition reimbursement and training incentives
• voluntary dental and vision coverage.

Why this role

Hybrid arrangement; compressed four-and-a-half-day work week with half-day Fridays; bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent required.

About the employer

Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Life Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.