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Title: Field Benefit Consultant
ABOUT US:
Northwestern Mutual was named
the World’s Most Admired life insurance company by a FORTUNE®
magazine survey and knows that its home office work force is key to
its strength as a company. Our employees enjoy top-rated benefits, a
pleasant yet challenging work environment, and the opportunity to
grow with the Company.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome
and encourage diversity in our workforce.
We are a Certified
Development Zone employer committed to hiring targeted group
members.
Incumbent will be an employee of Northwestern
Mutual’s Corporate Home Office in Franklin, WI. The incumbent will
be located and work within Great Plains / Rocky Mountain territory.
Must have the ability to travel frequently to cover the territory.
Travel is not expected to exceed 3 weeks of the month. On occasion,
the position may require handling cases on weekends or in the
evening. Periodically, the position may require travel outside of
the established territory to back up other Field Benefit
Consultants.
BASIC FUNCTION: Travels as needed to
personally investigate and analyze the most complex contestable and
non-contestable Disability Income, Life, and Life Premium Waiver
claims. Interprets, analyzes and identifies pertinent facts,
redirecting handling on the spot as necessary to provide all of the
facts required to assure handling in accordance with policy
provisions, state regulations, and claims procedures and standards.
Consults with the Assistant Director, Disability Income
Benefits/Long Term Care Claims, Special Investigators and the
Division Analysts, Specialists or Consultants to assure appropriate
and timely handling. In selected cases, will attempt to resolve
through negotiation difficult or questionable claims with insureds,
policyowners and/or their legal representatives. Handles complex
field investigations as a representative of the company for
Compliance, Law, Long Term Care and other areas of the company, as
needed. Acts as a detached representative of the Special
Investigations Unit.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work
experience. Minimum of 5-7 years of extensive investigative and/or
complex disability or life claims handling experience demonstrating
analytical ability, independent decision making and sound judgment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills including the
ability to handle complex interpersonal situations. Superior
organization. Demonstrated ability to work independently, set
priorities and complete assignments in a timely manner. Satisfactory
driving record. Excellent personal financial management and credit
history. Ability to travel 3 weeks of the month and work
nights/weekends when required.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online @
https://careerlink.northwesternmutual.com/frameset.html?goto=joblist.html?erpc=alljobs
Click on Job ID: 12-0143