AVP, Senior Underwriting Specialist - Individual DI

Gen Re Group; Stamford (CT); Remote; USD 106,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

General Re Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, seeks an AVP/Senior Underwriting Specialist to join its Individual Disability Income underwriting team. The role is remote-based out of Stamford, CT, with extensive experience in underwriting, client interaction, and industry trend analysis.

The candidate will underwrite facultative DI risks, review medical/occupational/financial data, and support clients while achieving morbidity/profitability goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of individual disability underwriting experience.
• Experience evaluating medical, occupational and financial information to determine underwriting offers.
• Attention to detail and ability to present complex scenarios.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to influence opportunities.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite facultative Individual Disability Income risks.
• Review risks and determine risk classification.
• Assist clients with risk selection and service needs.
• Provide input on clients, underwriting standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with underwriting management and medical staff.
• Provide quality customer service and support.

Skills

Disability underwriting

GSI experience

Complex cases

Attention to detail

Decision making

Client facing

Project management

Presentation skills

Travel flexibility

Job description

General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re.

Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the Life/Health and Property/Casualty insurance industries. Represented in all major reinsurance markets through a network of 38 offices, we have earned superior financial strength ratings from each of the major rating agencies.

Gen Re Life currently offers an AVP/Senior Underwriting Specialist to join its Individual Disability Income (DI) Insurance underwriting team to work remotely based out of our Stamford, CT office.

Role Description

The associate underwrites facultative risks commensurate with their experience, training and skills, by analyzing the medical, occupational and financial aspects of Individual Disability Income insurance prospects. Assist clients with their risk selection and time service needs while achieving the morbidity and profitability goals consistent with our business plan objective.

• Review facultative Individual Disability Income insurance risks and assess medical, occupational and financial aspects to determine the appropriate risk classification.


• Assume other workflow responsibilities as needed. Provide input regarding clients, underwriting standards and procedures to better market our services. Contribute to the department's focus on innovation through idea sharing.


• Continuously pursue professional development. Keep abreast of all changes in medical advances, and actively participate in training seminars held in-house as well as outside courses designated by Manager.


• Client Contact and Industry Trends: Interact with clients, expanding our knowledge of what our client needs are, and the competitor services being offered. Become an expert in client company procedures, requirements and service needs. Provide client support and assistance within their specifications and guidelines. Strive to be a problem solver and advise management of potential problems or issues.


• Internal/External Contributions: Participate in committees and/or complete projects as needed. Support other areas of the company as needed.


• Critical results: Underwrite cases in a consistent manner utilizing appropriate client criteria and Gen Re standards in a manner that is consistent with Gen Re pricing, profit and morbidity objectives. Provide quality, timely customer service in order to help Gen Re become noteworthy and a leader in the area of underwriting service. Consistently provide outstanding underwriting service to enable Gen Re to attract and/or retain clients.

Role Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of individual disability underwriting experience. Multi-life GSI experience is a plus, but not a requirement


• Extensive experience in handling complex individual disability cases; proven ability to evaluate medical, occupational and financial information to determine the most appropriate underwriting offer


• Special attention to detail, ability to organize and present complex scenarios and skill to evaluate the appropriate morbidity risk independently, and in collaboration with Underwriting Management and Medical staff


• Make decisions that consider the client, plan, pricing and prior experience


• Strong client facing skills - ability to interact with clients effectively to positively influence future opportunities


• Experience with project management and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of seniority


• Proven presentation and training skills


• Flexibility to travel

Salary Range

106,000.00 - 178,000.00 USD

Base pay is one component of our total compensation package. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and bonus or incentive compensation, where applicable. The actual rate of pay offered will depend on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and business needs. The compensation range listed reflects the range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting.

General Reinsurance Corporation
400 Atlantic Street, 9th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901 (US)

At General Re Corporation, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. It is the General Re Corporation's continuing policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including childbirth or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, past or present disability , marital status, liability for service in the armed forces, veterans' status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Gen Re provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.