AVP, Group Underwriting

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Get to Know the Opportunity:

Leads group underwriting function to achieve company group underwriting objectives  Has authority to approve cases up to 10,000+ lives.  Develops strategy and policy for group underwriting function.  

The Contributions You'll Make:

• Develop strategy and policy for group underwriting function.
•  Hire, train and develop staff to achieve group underwriting objectives.  Provides regular feedback to underwriters and prepares and delivers performance appraisals.
• Manage group underwriters to ensure consistency in the evaluation  of risk for group insurance products.  Provides coaching and mentoring to team for the following:
• Analyze data such as financial condition of the client company, characteristics of employee groups, participation percentage, type of industry, or past claim experience to determine benefits and rates. 
• Ensure proper pricing and appropriate funding methods. 
• Coordinate underwriting activities on proposals, new cases, renewals, and amendments. 
• Ensure that the company can administer the client’s proposed benefit plan design and funding method.
• Develop and maintain relationships with field personnel and clients by answering general questions and obtaining information on which to base decisions. 
• Document and communicate decisions to necessary areas in the division. Review cases exceeding underwriter’s review level.
• Develop and maintain department budget.
• Participate in product development and enhancements.  Represent underwriting/service team perspective based on personal knowledge and experience.  Participate in regional marketing rollouts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience:

• Advanced degree or equivalent
• 10+ years underwriting experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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Compensation Pay Disclosure:

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.

The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

$127,160 - $178,320 USD

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