Job DescriptionThe Senior Group Underwriter position will be responsible for underwriting complex Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Disability and Life new business opportunities and renewals for Chubb Workplace Benefits. The individual will partner with sales during the proposal and renewal process to look for ways to grow sales while maintaining a profitable block of business based upon company guidelines. This role requires exceptional skills in Microsoft Office, has a deal maker mentality, can handle multiple tasks at the same time, is comfortable in a fast- paced environment, is results driven, detail oriented, and maintains a focused attention to accuracy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Engage with Sales on how best to present a competitive Chubb proposal by optimizing plan design and pricing for a particular client.
- Create proposals for potential clients that place Chubb in the most favorable position to gain the business based upon Chubb's guidelines and standards.
- Collaborate with other functional areas with the onboarding of new group clients to insure an exceptional customer experience.
- Gather data on group clients and distribution partners to ensure underwriting offers are within compliance parameters.
- Participate and lead initiatives related to Group Underwriting continuous improvement and or support other Chubb Worksite functions.
- Meet all departmental goals for productivity, quality and turnaround time.
- Handles complex cases within assigned authority limits: Binding Authority 5,000+ lives
COMPETENCIES:
- Customer Centric
- Problem solving skills
- Strong Analytical skills
- Detail Oriented
- Relationship Management
- Team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong mathematical skills
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:- Exceptional technical skills
- Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Power Point. Microsoft Access a plus.
- Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to make decisions in the absence of complete information
- Previous experience in defining system requirements and conducting User Acceptance Testing a plus
- Excellentverbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates strong negotiation skills
- Ability to quickly and effectively adapt to a changing environment
- 3+ years of Group and or Voluntary Benefits underwriting experience
- Advanced knowledge of voluntary benefits products
EDUCATION:The pay range for the role is $80,000 to $115,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.
