Hybrid Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultant

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Underwriting new or renewal business under 2000 lives for group employee benefits product lines
  • Apply standard underwriting principles and procedures to evaluate, rate, and negotiate price on new business
  • Evaluate, price and propose rate and strategy on small to mid-market Dental, Vision, Life, Optional Life, STD or LTD business within stated authority limits
  • Perform underwriting functions associated with manual and experience rating
  • Analyze information on industry, past claim history, financial conditions and other criteria
  • Evaluate, price and recommend proposal terms and strategy on business outside stated authority limits
  • Manage assigned workload to meet internal productivity and time service standards as well as field office priorities
  • Understand and articulate sales region specific strategies and trends to drive sales and renewal results
  • Effectively communicate decisions or additional requirements and rating results to the assigned offices
  • Resource for other underwriters and the field
  • Participate in special projects as business needs require

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree preferred
  • 2 - 4 years group insurance experience
  • Some underwriting experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Above average math aptitude
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
  • Ability to effectively negotiate/be persuasive
  • Highly organized with ability to manage multiple tasks
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and sick time
  • Market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
  • Medical coverage
  • Company paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability programs
  • Partially paid sabbatical program
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Stock purchase options
  • Employer-funded retirement account
  • Flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Job title

Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultant

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$60,000 - $90,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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