[Remote] Underwriter, Group Benefits
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pacific Life is a company dedicated to providing for loved ones and planning rewarding retirements. They are seeking a Group Underwriter to evaluate and select risk, partner with sales teams, and ensure profitable acquisition and retention of business.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and select risk to ensure the profitable acquisition of new business and the continued profitable retention of in-force business
- Strong ability to partner with our Distribution sales team, brokers and all internal partners
- Consult with our distribution partners to provide the products and plan options that meets the needs of our clients
- Adhere to underwriting procedures and guidelines, while developing strong sales Rep and producer relationships
- Exhibit strong product knowledge, especially in Disability (as well as dental, vision, life, and supplemental health)
- Strong understanding of the sales, implementation and enrollment process and market trends
- Conduct high quality risk assessments across all case sizes to ensure business guidelines, target profit and metrics are met
- Possess the technical expertise to Identify and analyze risk trends and provide recommendations to address
- Collaboration with product development, actuarial/pricing and sales distribution
- Assist with training, technical development and mentoring
- Understand the business drivers and foster a digital-first philosophy
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and 1-3+ years in the group benefits underwriting field
- Comfortable learning and adopting new technologies
- Demonstrates consistent proficiency at the Underwriter level
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Ability to work cross functionally; putting the customer first
- Experience underwriting our core products: group life, dental, vision, and supplemental health products such as critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident
- Experience working in a high volume, fast paced production environment
- Dental, vision, life supplemental health and disability product experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
- Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
Company Overview
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