Senior Group Underwriter

Forrest T. Jones & Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest T. Jones & Company is seeking a Senior Group Underwriter to lead profitable group life and health underwriting for new business and renewals.

You will provide underwriting analysis and pricing recommendations to the marketing team and build strong relationships with marketing partners. The role requires 4+ years in group underwriting, a bachelor's degree (preferred), and success in pricing strategies; you will also mentor junior underwriters and contribute to tools development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of underwriting group experience with a documented history of increased knowledge, authority and/or responsibility.
• Experience in underwriting group voluntary/supplemental products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Quote new business and renewals accurately and timely.
• Document quotes for new business and renewals.
• Collaborate with Directors on opportunities.
• Complete and maintain program development and pricing.
• Assist in underwriting tools and testing quoting software.
• Recommend pricing strategies to Directors/Marketing VP.
• Assist in preparing product marketing materials.
• Supervise underwriter staff.
• Participate in industry organizations (GUAA, NAHU) as approved.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Position Summary

The Senior Group Underwriter is responsible for creating profitable new business and renewal quotes for the company’s group life and health insurance products/cases. Responsibilities include providing underwriting analysis and recommendations support to the marketing department for new and existing programs, and building and maintaining strong working relationships with marketing partners.

Expectations

• Responsible for accurate and timely quoting of new business and renewals as assigned.
• Maintain documentation of new business and renewal quotes.
• Collaborate with Directors on new opportunities as assigned.
• Complete and maintain individual program product development and pricing as assigned.
• Assist Directors, Product Control, and Account Managers in developing underwriting tools and testing quoting software for program implementation.
• Make recommendations to Directors/Marketing VP on product design, program direction, and program performance or development.
• Make recommendations to Directors/Marketing VP for new business and renewal pricing strategies.
• Assist in preparing product marketing material as assigned.
• Supervise and develop any underwriter direct reports.
• Participate in industry organization activities (such as GUAA, NAHU) including attendance at meetings or conferences as approved.

Competencies

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, Adobe.
• Self-Motivated/Self-Starter.
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, financial acumen and high proficiency in mathematical concepts.
• Documentation, Monitoring and Reporting.
• Detailed Accurate & Efficient.

Requisites

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of underwriting group with a documented history of increased knowledge, authority and/or responsibility.
• Experience in underwriting group voluntary/supplemental products preferred.

We offer comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including company-paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance; plus voluntary dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company matching, generous paid time off and much more.

We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.

ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE PASSING OF A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Insurance