Senior Group Benefits Underwriter

Job Summary

The Senior Group Underwriter position will underwrite complex Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Disability and Life new business opportunities and renewals for Chubb Workplace Benefits. Responsibilities include engaging with sales, creating proposals, collaborating with other functional areas, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

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 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to quickly and effectively adapt to a changing environment.
• 4+ years of Group and or Voluntary Benefits underwriting experience
• Advanced knowledge of voluntary benefits products

Education

Bachelor’s degree