Underwriter Lead - Employee Benefits

About the role

Responsible for reviewing, underwriting and rating Producer submissions for new and renewal business. Manages client renewal process, including client renewal lists, renewal specifications and proposals. Meets with clients to discuss financial strategies and renewal/marketing results.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of underwriting assigned programs for clients;
• Led financial discussions with clients in person or via e-mail, phone;
• Develops client specific pricing models based on actuarial norms;
• Trains and mentors Underwriting team members;
• Provides analysis support to programs service team and program internal and external clients;
• Manages client renewal lists; prepares renewal information and requests updates from insurance markets;
• Performs demographic analysis for new and renewal business;
• Creates and manages timelines for renewals;
• Develops and maintains data tracking and reporting processes for underwriting models;
• Assists in developing and maintaining claims systems and processes for new and renewal business;
• Replies to incoming correspondence and independently responds as required;
• Maintains files and historical data on all programs;
• Oversees membership rosters and all database systems;
• Participates in Underwriting and Marketing visits, meetings, document discussions and follow-up as needed;
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Eight (8) or more years related work experience;
• Knowledge of insurance industry and prior supervisory experience;
• Five (5) or more years of experience in insurance underwriting or financial analysis and forecasting;
• Knowledge of insurance marketplace, including industry-rating system;
• Valid Insurance License;
• Must continue to meet requirements for license renewal.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong project management and leadership skills;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, with advanced knowledge in Excel.

Benefits

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.