Senior Group Underwriter

Forrest T Jones & Company•Kansas City, MO

38d

About The Position

The Senior Group Underwriter role is responsible for creating profitable new business and renewal quotes for the company’s group life and health insurance products/cases. Responsibilities include providing underwriting analysis and recommendations support to the marketing department for new and existing programs. The role requires the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with, and provide underwriting direction to, marketing partners.

Requirements

Proficient use of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, Adobe.
Self-Motivated/Self-Starter
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, financial acumen and high proficiency in mathematical concepts.
Documentation, Monitoring and Reporting
Detailed Accurate & Efficient
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Minimum of 4 years of underwriting group with a documented history of increased knowledge, authority and/or responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in underwriting group voluntary/supplemental products preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for accurate and timely quoting of new business and renewals as assigned.
Maintain documentation of new business and renewal quotes.
Collaborate with Directors on new opportunities as assigned.
Complete and maintain individual program product development and pricing as assigned.
Assist Directors, Product Control, and Account Managers in developing underwriting tools and testing quoting software for program implementation.
Make recommendations to Directors/Marketing VP on product design, program direction, and program performance or development.
Make recommendations to Directors/Marketing VP for new business and renewal pricing strategies
Assist in preparing product marketing material as assigned.
Supervise and develop any underwriter direct reports
Participate in industry organization activities (such as GUAA, NAHU) including attendance at meetings or conferences as approved.