About the role

  • Underwriting Specialist at Prudential assessing and managing voluntary supplemental health insurance risks. Engaging with clients to enhance underwriting and business decision processes.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses, calculates and specifies the conditions under which Prudential is willing to accept risk on Voluntary Supplemental Health, for current and prospective clients
  • This includes, but is not limited to, the review and utilization of demographic data, actual case specific experience, product filings, statutory requirements and Prudential’s current premium refund formula and policies
  • Communicates and partners with sales representatives, account managers, brokers, clients and prospective clients regarding case issues, underwriting assessments, pricing, rating etc. with a client focus
  • Actively engages in supporting the positive consultative outcomes crucial to our long-term success by enhanced application of growing underwriting and business expertise
  • Assists in the analysis and/or handling of complex situations with increased focus on client and company objectives demonstrating comprehension of underwriting and business dynamics
  • Determines whether to accept, modify, or decline a risk through evaluation of the client’s employee census data, claims history, and other pertinent information within guidelines such as rating formula’s, product filings and statutory requirements
  • Independently applies Underwriting judgment, formulates pricing decisions, negotiates within their authority limit, and handles standard to complex reporting requests
  • Understands and applies current pricing strategy across the book of business
  • Works closely with sales staff, brokers and clients to discuss financial results and support or directly engage in the negotiation process
  • Manage ad hoc projects, and or participate in periodic process and technical design work to improve service, efficiency, or profitability
  • Confidently and effectively communicates point of view through both verbal and written communications and negotiates with internal/external partners in various roles
  • Demonstrates an awareness of regional trends, competitive landscape and factors that influence the marketplace and regulatory environment
  • Strong ability to help others gain an understanding of the underwriting process, including case reviews, identifying training needs and developing and delivering training
  • Demonstrates problem solving skills on risk and service-related issues, and broad institutional knowledge in the development of solutions

Requirements

  • Group underwriting experience in Voluntary benefits, preferably 4+ years
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to prioritize work with limited oversight
  • Strong Analytical and mathematical skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%)
  • Company-funded pension plan
  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs
  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development
  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service
  • Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program.

Job title

Underwriting Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$83,500 - $129,500 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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