Senior Underwriter

Benefits Award-winning culture Inclusion and diversity as a priority Performance Based Incentive Plans Competitive benefits package that includes Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!) Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution Mental health support Career advancement opportunities Student loan repayment options Tuition reimbursement Flexible work environments General Summary The Senior Underwriter will demonstrate strong risk evaluation, selection and retention of profitable business within assigned authority limits. This also requires a strong ability to partner with Company sales teams, brokers and all internal partners. Principal Duties And Responsibilities Consult with sales and service partners to provide the products and plan options that best meet the needs of our customers. Evaluate and select risk to ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and the continued profitable retention of in force cases. Conduct high quality risk assessments on all cases to assure business guidelines, target profit and metrics are met. Identify and analyze risk trends, making recommendations for addressing these. Maintain a fully developed knowledge of the Company’s products, the sales, implementation, and enrollment processes, and market place influences. Deliver dependable, accurate, and timely service while maintaining relationships with internal and external partners. Assist with training, technical development and mentoring more junior underwriters. Job Specifications Bachelors degree or equivalent, relevant business experience. Demonstrated, consistent proficiency at Underwriter level. Fully developed knowledge of product provisions, plan designs, pricing and contractual benefits. Strong technical expertise in risk selection. Demonstrated understanding of top-line and bottom-line objectives. Exhibit strong knowledge of sales/distribution process and market trends. Solid mentoring and coaching skills. Strong creative problem solving skills. Strong critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities. Strong ability to be persuasive and to negotiate. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Exhibit a strong commitment to quality and personal ownership of results. Compensation $53,300.00-$100,700.00 Equal Opportunity Employment Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr