Consulting Underwriter National Accounts - Life and Disability

Standard Insurance Company • Portland, OR

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the underwriting function is to foster sound underwriting and business decisions, develop effective relationships and contribute toward the growth and development of the underwriting department to write and retain long term profitable business. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is preferred, additional experience in lieu of education.

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision
• 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
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree