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Winged Keel Group

Underwriting Assistant

Winged Keel Group, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Firm Summary Winged Keel Group is an independent life insurance brokerage firm that creates and implements tax‑efficient, multi‑generational wealth accumulation and wealth transfer strategies for ultra‑high net worth families. With offices in New York, San Francisco, Boston, Richmond, Washington, D.C., Houston, Atlanta, and Denver, the firm specializes in the structuring and administration of large blocks of Traditional Life Insurance and large portfolios of Private Placement Variable Life Insurance and Annuities.

Position Summary The Life Insurance Underwriting Assistant acts as an instrumental resource by providing administrative support to the Underwriting team with case set up, ordering and preparing insurance company forms, tracking underwriting requirements, and entering data for new policies.

Position Responsibilities

Case set up: Create client folder and case record in database

Prepare client HIPAA Authorization forms for signature

Request Attending Physician Statements (APS’s) from doctors’ offices, arrange for payment, and follow up regularly until obtained

Obtain prescription checks, exam paperwork, lab results, and motor vehicle reports

File and save documents in client and department resource folders

Submit underwriting files and paperwork to carriers

Assist with tracking and recording carrier informal offers in spreadsheet

Download life insurance application paperwork and supplemental forms

Complete life insurance applications and prepare for signature on DocuSign

Prepare policy delivery packages to client

Prepare invoices

Data entry: Input client, application, and policy information in company database

Create FedEx labels and packages, and oversee sending out packages

Assist with the file breakdown when a case closes and the transition of the case to the Client Services team

Develop basic knowledge of carrier products

Ideal Candidate will Possess the Following

Bachelors degree

High attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Likes following a process and seeing a project through to completion

Ability to work individually or with a team when necessary

Effective communication skills with internal and external parties

Ability to take direction and effectively carry out any tasks expected to complete

Ability to multitask with strong prioritization skills

Maintains precise notes on any processes, training, or client information

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and SalesForce

Ability and willingness to learn new programs and processes

Takes initiative with urgent, time sensitive tasks

Maintains a positive, can‑do attitude

Working Conditions/Demands/Complexity

Required to work on a computer for a substantial part of the day

Flexibility to occasionally work overtime as needed to meet deadlines

A strong fundamental skillset in the above areas from the outset. Candidate will have a unique opportunity to apply and grow these skills in a highly productive, successful, and challenging environment

Compensation / Benefits

Attractive annual compensation package is commensurate with experience

Eligible for annual bonus

Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, life, disability, 401(k), Section 125, and other voluntary benefits.

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