Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Standard is a company focused on making a difference in the lives of others through customer-first service and innovative solutions. The Consulting Underwriter for National Accounts will be responsible for underwriting group ancillary lines, managing complex cases, and providing guidance and mentorship within the underwriting department.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite group ancillary lines and evaluate high levels of risk and complexity for customers with primarily 5,000+ lives in the National Accounts ancillary lines market
- Manage an in-force book of business that includes moderate to complex cases, serving as a primary contact and internal consultant to management and external contacts
- Provide expert guidance to others in the underwriting family as a key resource to the division; mentor 1:1, classroom train, and identify training gaps and trainee needs in collaboration with leadership within the Mid-Market underwriting teams, field office sales and service partners
- Project work as needed
Skills
- At least 5 years of Life and Disability underwriting experience working in the mid-market (1,000+) space
- At least 2 years of experience as an underwriter in national accounts (5,000+) group insurance is required to be considered for the consultant level role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to present strongly in pricing calls
- Ability to travel 5% of the time
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred, additional experience in lieu of education
Benefits
- A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- An annual incentive bonus plan
- Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
- A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
- Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
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