Group Underwriter, Sr.

Combined, a Chubb Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Senior Group Underwriter to manage complex insurance products and ensure a competitive advantage in proposals. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of underwriting experience, exceptional skills in Microsoft Office, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Group and/or Voluntary Benefits underwriting.
• Advanced knowledge of voluntary benefits products.
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Sales to present competitive proposals.
• Create proposals that align with company guidelines.
• Collaborate with onboarding of new group clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail Oriented

Microsoft Office

Relationship Management

Strong mathematical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

Overview

Combined Insurance, a Chubb Company, is seeking a Senior Group Underwriter to join our fast-paced, high energy, growing company. We are proud of our tradition of success in the insurance industry of over 100 years. Come join our team of hard-working, talented professionals!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Group Underwriter position will be responsible for underwriting complex Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Disability and Life new business opportunities and renewals for Chubb Workplace Benefits. The individual will partner with sales during the proposal and renewal process to look for ways to grow sales while maintaining a profitable block of business based upon company guidelines. This role requires exceptional skills in Microsoft Office, has a deal maker mentality, can handle multiple tasks at the same time, is comfortable in a fast-paced environment, is results driven, detail oriented, and maintains a focused attention to accuracy.

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
• Handle complex cases within assigned authority limits: Binding Authority 5,000+ lives

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Centric
• Strong Analytical skills
• Detail Oriented
• Relationship Management
• Team player
• 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
• 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

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Analyst and General Business
• Industries: Insurance