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Completes assignments of high complexity while working within delegated authority
Provides technical underwriting support and guidance to customers and distributors, consistently providing excellent customer service
Maintains distributor relationships by consistently requesting the correct evidence, consistently making the correct decision and always explaining rating decisions
Completes a range of queries and referrals within agreed authority limits, measuring the exposure analyzing the risk of each case to maintain underwriting standards
Proactively contributes to the development and improvement of technical underwriting standards, controls, practices and procedures to better meet business goals
Proactively contributes ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions /procedures/philosophy, ensuring we charge the right premium for the associated risk
Proactively supports development of self and others and contributing to a positive and supportive team culture
Identifies training opportunities for self and others and assists with training as directed
Works closely with distributors and other operational areas to support the overall achievement of the business plan, demonstrating knowledge in underwriting expertise, systems, procedures and processes
Assists with quality reviews in order to help identify, assess and take action to mitigate risks to achievement of underwriting goals and objectives
Undertakes investigations and inspections of data, processes and practice to identify potential or actual compliance issues and recommend appropriate action
Collates and analyzes data and make recommendations to support the underwriter´s decision making process
Assesses and evaluates underwriting processes in order to identify areas for improvement, tracking actions and monitoring implementation to demonstrate the impact that change may have
Acts as lead technical resource for standard methodologies and systems knowledge to enable underwriters to deliver to customers efficiently and effectively
Reviews and interprets information and advises internal clients of appropriate action to fulfill procedural and regulatory requirements
Performs other duties as required
Requirements
Extensive knowledge of changes to policies, procedures, and governance tools, to ensure processes are up-to-date, reflect new policies and facilitate implementation within own work area
Solid Group Life/Disability underwriting knowledge
Understanding of Group Life and Disability products and services, affiliated systems and applicable operational policies and procedures
Strong math skills
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Knowledge and skills in experience rating Life, STD, LTD, Leave products and analyzing competitor experience data
Bachelor's Degree In a related field
4 years of financial underwriting experience with Group Life, STD, LTD and Leave products for employer groups exceeding 1,000 covered lives or 5 years of financial underwriting experience with Group Life, STD, LTD, and Leave products, including 2 years of experience for employer groups exceeding 1,000 covered lives
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
What we offer
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Health care flexible spending
Dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
Annual bonuses
Opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
Up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
State-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)