archipod Check out the latest and greatest setup for remote underwriting.
A hat tip to Guy Kawasaki who sent a tweet about this new form of a home office. Can you picture one of these in your backyard?
I want one but I’m pretty certain the purchase will not be approved by she who must be obeyed.
You’re Hired. At Least for Now. – Kiplinger.com
The job is not a timeless fact of human existence. It is a social artifact.
William Bridges wrote these words over 15 years ago. We need to fully understand this concept and decide what kind of future we want for ourselves. Do you want to be in or out? Nearly four years ago I started my business on a part-time basis. One year ago, I became 100% self-employed. If you are an underwriter, the time to be an independent for hire has never been better.
If you’re in underwriting management your options for creating the right hybrid model to fit your needs has never been better. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again:
I have a mortgage, two kids in college, and a small fleet of cars to support. Hire me please.
I found the following in my email this morning. Good luck if you’re looking for work.
We value your continued interest and would welcome the opportunity to speak with you or any referrals that are a match for our projects. If we do not have your current resume on file, please email it to us at dshay@jacobsononline.com or lsalem@jacobsononline.com.
We will be in contact regarding future projects. Please do not hesitate to pass along our contact information; we are always appreciative of referrals.
Warm regards,
Diana Shay
Fulfillment Manager
Direct Dial: (312) 884-0424
Lauren Salem
Client Service Manager
Direct Dial: (312) 884-0443
The Jacobson Group
120 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Toll Free: (800) 466-1578
www.jacobsononline.com
| Life | This established insurance corporation has a need for multiple life underwriters with extensive BGA experience. Our client requires that these consultants have a minimum signing authority of $3 million. | TBD, Estimate is 4-6 months | Remote |
These Jobs May Not Come Back – BusinessWeek
I’ve maintained for several years that many of the jobs being eliminated are just not coming back. We are way past the debate of whether or not outsourced underwriting is a good or bad business practice. Outsourced underwriting will be the new normal.
Read this Business Week article. Send me your comments.
I recently upgraded my computer to a Gateway with an Intel Quad core CPU running the Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit OS. Here is what I’ve learned:
- Parallel ports aren’t supported anymore. I can’t use Old Faithful, my ancient laser printer.
- A number of my older software programs won’t run on a 64-bit OS.
- The meaning of the phrase “negative transfer of training”
My primary machine got nailed with a nasty virus a few months ago and I’d been working with my hot spare backup. Just as I was getting used to working with Windows XP I am now having to learn how to use Vista. I began having a negative transfer of training experience.
It’s been a few days and I’m better now. I like my new computer. One major plus is the computer came with a set of recovery disks. I used these to configure my old machine which now becomes my hot spare. Same setup as my primary machine. When I need to use it, I’ll load up my programs and data and I’m good to go.
Note I said “when” not “if”.
EMSI in Waco, TX is looking for remote fee based underwriters. These positions are remote but apparently part-time only.
Addendum March 2011
Looking for Underwriting Consultants with Health/DI and Reinsurance disciplines. Remote positions-flexible schedules. Call or email Traci Davis VP Underwriting Operations.
Job Description – Underwriter / Sr. Underwriter / Underwriting Consultant – Life (016307)
Telecommuting may be available based on candidate need.
This is the 1st life UW job posting I’ve seen in weeks. BTW, it is not a new opening but a re-posting. When I inquired about the position last year, telecommuting was not an option. Now telecommuting may be an option.
The glacier is moving.
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