Underwriter I - Group Reinsurance Plus

Underwriter I - UO08KE

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

A new role can expand your knowledge and your network, and help you learn more about our business. If you think this opportunity is a fit for your career you should apply.

Here, doing things the way they've always been done isn't a part of the job. Here, you'll be putting your creative insights to work with other underwriters and leaders, having a seat at the table with key decision makers. And you'll have any number of opportunities for your career to grow in whatever direction you choose. A new role can expand your knowledge and your network, and help you learn more about our business. If you think this opportunity is a fit for your career you should apply. If you are not sure you can have a conversation with your manager.

• Learn the intricacies of rating and building plan designs.
• Work with pricing tools and provide risk management and pricing support for GRP client company staff.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1+ years of Group Benefits Underwriting, or related experience is preferred.
• Develop emerging underwriting skills and consistent technical proficiency of underwriting guidelines and underlying risk management philosophy.
• Underwriting skills and capabilities to include:
• Underwrites pre-sale, sold new business and renewal groups of up to 500 lives.
• Demonstrates understanding of the elements of pricing including risk factors, manual rates, risk classification, pricing targets and reinsurance.
• Applies all Group Reinsurance Plus underwriting guidelines when making decisions.
• Understands pricing tool outputs, key concepts, and the logic behind how the tools work.
• Proficiency in manually rating group LTD, STD, Life and AD&D coverage.
• Basic proficiency in experience rating STD and LTD lines where applicable.
• Ensure data integrity reports are promptly completed.
• Establishes solid relationships with all internal and external business partners.
• Works directly with GRP client company underwriting and sales personnel on presales, new business, renewal, and service issues.
• Negotiates prices and benefit options with GRP client company underwriters.
• Focus on development of presentation skills for internal underwriting discussions.
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, analytical and research skills.
• Solid MS Office Knowledge (Microsoft Excel formulas, Word, PowerPoint).