Senior Group Underwriter (Hybrid)

Job Classification:

Operations - Insurance Operations

At Prudential, we believe talent is key to achieving our vision. When you join Prudential, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading financial services institutions!

The Senior Group Underwriter is primarily accountable for underwriting Group Life, Disability, and/or Voluntary Supplemental Health proposals and/or in force case activity. The Senior Group Underwriter is responsible for underwriting cases in accordance with statutory regulations and existing underwriting policies and practices, assessing risk and making and communicating decisions in a manner which contributes to the profitability of the product and reputation of the company.

The current employee work arrangement for this position is hybrid and requires your on-site presence on a reoccurring basis as determined by your business. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

What you can expect:

• Assesses, calculates and specifies the conditions under which Prudential is willing to accept risk on group life, disability and voluntary business, for current and prospective clients. This includes, but is not limited to, the review and utilization of demographic data, actual case specific experience, product filings, statutory requirements and Prudential’s current premium refund formula and policies

• Communicates and partners with sales representatives, account managers, brokers, clients and prospective clients regarding case issues, underwriting assessments, pricing, rating etc. with a client focus. Actively engages in supporting the positive consultative outcomes crucial to our long-term success by enhanced application of growing underwriting and business expertise

• Assists in the analysis and/or handling of complex situations with increased focus on client and company objectives demonstrating comprehension of underwriting and business dynamics

• Determines whether to accept, modify, or decline a risk through evaluation of the client’s employee census data, claims history, and other pertinent information within guidelines such as rating formula’s, product filings and statutory requirements.

• Applies Underwriting judgment, formulates pricing decisions, negotiates within their authority limit, and handles reporting requests. Understands and applies current pricing strategy across the book of business.

• Begins to work closely with sales staff, brokers and clients to discuss financial results and support or directly engage in the negotiation process.

• Participates in ad hoc projects, and or periodic process and technical design work to improve service, efficiency, or profitability.

• Confidently and effectively communicates point of view through both verbal and written communications and negotiates with internal/external partners in various roles

• Demonstrates an awareness of regional trends, competitive landscape and factors that influence the marketplace and regulatory environment

• Demonstrates problem solving skills on risk and service-related issues, and broad institutional knowledge in the development of solutions.

What you’ll need:

• Group underwriting experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• Ability to work independently

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize work with limited oversight

• Strong Analytical and mathematical skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to develop strong working relationships

It’d be a plus if you had:

• 2+ years in Group underwriting Prudential welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

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