Senior Life Underwriter – Individual Markets
GuardianAbout the role
Is a culture where “People Count,” “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a Senior Life Underwriter to develop and execute decision making of individual life cases up to $5,000,000.
Do you want to be part of a collaborative Underwriting team? In this role you will use your expertise to determine the insurability as well as premium classification utilizing tools available including medical history, financial verification and various third-party vendor provided reports.
The Senior Life Underwriter is accountable for managing assigned work, developing agency relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction at the highest level. The position requires the individual to operate in a cross-functional team environment.
You are
·Someone who can work autonomously and confidently makes underwriting decisions that provide the best offer within their assigned approval authority and protect mortality.
·Able to transform conceptual thinking into competitive decisions that align with company philosophy and department guidelines.
You have
·4+ years of experience in individual life underwriting
·Bachelor’s degree
·Industry related education (ALU, CLU, LOMA, etc.)
·Knowledge of underwriting manuals, MIB reporting, and various risk assessment vendor tools
·An aptitude for risk assessment, collaboration, and customer service
·The ability to think divergently
You will
·Recognize and obtain requirements necessary in evaluating risks, consistently using a holistic approach (a “broadened view” of the entire case to forecast all needs and requirements at onset)
·Evaluate medical, financial, and non-medical information, as developed, to determine the risk classification according to company guidelines
·Collaborate with our reinsurers to negotiate and secure risk classification for business that may exceed our mortality standards, exceed our corporate retention, and/or for the benefit of securing a more competitive offer
·Communicate with field partners and home office personnel for the purpose of acquiring necessary information, solving problems, negotiating appeals, and conveying decisions in a polite, confident, and professional manner
Reporting Relationships
As our Senior Life Underwriter, you will report to our Underwriting Manager, who reports to our Lead of Underwriting Operations.
Location
Remote - WFH flexibility
Salary Range
$66,130.00 - $108,640.00The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.
Health Care
Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
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