Job Description Summary
Responsible for ensuring the effective risk selection of cases reviewed. This position requires frequent interaction with Underwriting, New Business and distribution groups. Approval authority up to ($5,000,000-$7,500,000) through all tables and all ages. Can evaluate up to $10,000,000.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Proven competency at all job tasks and expectations of Underwriter, Intermediate Underwriter, Senior Underwriter, Underwriting Consultant and Senior Underwriting Consultant.
- Mentor and provide consultative services to subordinates.
- Has a broader perception of how the dynamics in the business, the market and the environment impacts the team..
- Is viewed as a change agent by other Underwriters in the department.
- Competent presenter in front of agent groups and Underwriting groups alike.
- Demonstrated competency in speaking up and challenging others in a professional manner
- Continually looks for ways to improve upon processes. Thinks Lean and uses Lean techniques
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- A minimum of 8 years life or health underwriting experience.
- Demonstrated skill in AWD or similar system, MS Office skills, risk assessment skills, strong platform skills and strong financial analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills while working with different levels of both internal and external audiences.
- Ability to meet high productivity demands for self and staff.
- Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and possibly work in remote setting with virtual environment and team.
Working Conditions
The Salary for this position generally ranges between$97,000-$120,000 annually.Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors includingqualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus of 15% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Companys discretion.
- We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
- Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offernot through text or email
This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.
What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
Benefits Package
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave 6 (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs
