Jody Linn
Harrisburg
Summary
Senior Underwriter with extensive experience in complex medical case evaluations, Able to continuously achieve above team average turnaround time of under 0.5 days. Leveraging strong analytical skills and effective communication to enhance underwriting processes and support agents.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Underwriter
American National Life Insurance Company
07.2022 - Current
- Managed underwriting assessments for life insurance applications, focusing on complex medical cases.
- Collaborated with teams to streamline risk evaluation processes.
- Testing new underwriting platforms to enhance manual underwriting speed and consistency.
- Continually surpass the department goal of .5 days turnaround time.
- Review policy changes and Reinstatements.
- Writing authority $2 million.
Senior Underwriter
Prudential Life Insurance
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed new applications initial review, ordering of requirements and final actions.
- Field calls from writing agents for potential new application submission.
- Assisted Quick quotes from the field on potential clients from phone calls or email.
- Writing authority $3 million.
Licensed Practice Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle West shore Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with both invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Underwriter
Crump Life Insurance Services
01.2018 - 07.2021
- RiskRighter, medical summarization and Quick Quotes.
- Assistance in training offshore associates in Chennai, India and Manila, Philippines.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Senior Underwriter
Crump Life Insurance
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Liaison between independent producers and multiple life insurance companies assisting with advanced sales specialists, case managers, back office support, underwriting with helping to obtain the best overall offer utilizing several carrier’s underwriting manuals.
Life Insurance Underwriter
BISYS Insurance Services
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Analyzed medical records, financial data, and other pertinent information to assess applicants' insurability.
Long Term Care Underwriter
BISYS Insurance Services
01.1999 - 01.2004
- To obtain accurate summary of underwriting information of LTC/Life insurance applications approved other than as applied for or declination due to medical history.
- To take calls from agents/brokers regarding possible case submissions and underwriting questions.
- To be a resource to New Business for underwriting questions or issues as they pertain to Underwriting guidelines.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Harrisburg Area Community College
01.2007
High School -
Bishop McDevitt Catholic High School
01.1991
Skills
- Permanent and term applications
- Reinstatements
- Policy changes
- Quick Quotes
- Agent Calls for initial review
- Prescreen
Certification
- Enrolled ALU, Credits for Certification of Certified Professional Underwriter
- ACS, Associate Customer service, 09/24
- ALMI, 11/23
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Harrisburg Area Community College, 2007
- High School Diploma, Bishop McDevitt Catholic High School, 1991
Goals
- ALU designation
- Participate in industry seminars and Life Underwriting forums to stay at the forefront of underwriting practices.
- Seek opportunities to handle more complex and higher-value cases to build my experience and showcase my ability.
- Take on leadership roles within the organization such as mentor, team lead, assist in training, assist with Internal Guidelines
Timeline
Senior Underwriter
American National Life Insurance Company
07.2022 - Current
Senior Underwriter
Prudential Life Insurance
07.2021 - 07.2022
Licensed Practice Nurse
UPMC Pinnacle West shore Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
Underwriter
Crump Life Insurance Services
01.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Underwriter
Crump Life Insurance
01.2015 - 01.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg
01.2008 - 01.2021
Life Insurance Underwriter
BISYS Insurance Services
01.2004 - 01.2006
Long Term Care Underwriter
BISYS Insurance Services
01.1999 - 01.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Harrisburg Area Community College
High School -
Bishop McDevitt Catholic High School
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