Group Underwriter

Pacific Life Insurance; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Group Underwriter to join their Workforce Benefits team. This remote role involves evaluating risks, consulting with distribution partners, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure profitable business practices. You'll play a crucial role in shaping the underwriting organization and developing strong relationships with sales representatives. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and have a background in group benefits underwriting, this opportunity offers a meaningful career with purpose and the chance to innovate within the industry.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years in group benefits underwriting field.
• Strong problem solving and analytical reasoning skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select risk for profitable acquisition and retention.
• Consult with distribution partners to meet client needs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Reasoning

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Underwriting Software

Risk Assessment Tools

Job description

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Group Underwriter to join our Workforce Benefits team. This role can be 100% remote.

As a Group Underwriter, you will report to the AVP of Underwriting and work closely with the products and actuarial teams. You will play an important role in the start-up and long-term success of this business by helping to define the structure and operating model of the underwriting organization.

How you'll help move us forward:

• 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.

The experience you bring:

• 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 are strongly preferred.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience working in a high volume, fast paced production environment
• Dental, vision, life supplemental health and disability product experience strongly preferred

The associated pay range will be determined by the incumbents work experience, skillset and geographic location and are generally in the following pay range:

$30.00 - $36.00 per hour

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.