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Underwriting Consultant, Employee Benefits
Sun Life Financial
Windsor, CT, United States
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Job Description:
Great Opportunity to join the Sun Life Employee Benefits Renewal Underwriting Team! Position available in our Windsor & Wellesley Offices
Job Summary:
This is a position in the Employee Benefits Underwriting organization, underwriting in-force business under 2000 lives. Apply standard underwriting principles and procedures to evaluate, rate and negotiate price on in-force business. Has broad knowledge of assigned lines of business. Independent decision making within underwriting rules and guidelines.
• Evaluate, price and propose rate and strategy on small to mid-market Dental, Vision, Life, Optional Life, STD or LTD in-force 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 results.
• Independent decision making on fundamental problems within specific rules and utilizing general underwriting guidelines.
• Effectively communicate decisions or additional requirements and rating results to the assigned offices.
• Resource for other underwriters and the field.
Position Responsibilities:
• Analyzes information on industry, demographics, and other standard criteria.
• Determines level of risk based on well established guidelines.
• Quotes appropriate rates to field agents or brokers, maintaining an individual sales office assignment.
• Supports the identification and development of best practices work flows and procedures.
• Builds effective relationships with field distribution
• Partners effectively within the underwriting team and across other departments
• Participates in special projects as business needs require.
• Ensures timely and accurate financial tracking.
• Adheres to quality, authority and documentation guidelines.
Requirements:
• BA/BS degree preferred
• 2 - 4 years group insurance experience, some underwriting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Excel
• Above average math aptitude
• Customer service orientation
• Ability to make risk decisions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and 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
Sun Life Financial is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by law. Sun Life Financial is committed to building a diverse and inclusive company culture.
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter – for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.
Job Category:Underwriting - Group
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