Senior National Accounts Underwriting Consultant

Sun Life • Wellesley, MA

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide. Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities. Job Description: Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Our team members and leaders are expected to foster connection and teamwork by being present in the office at least 2 days per week The Opportunity: This position in the National Accounts Employee Benefits Underwriting organization is responsible for all aspects of risk selection, pricing and proposal for our Group Disability and Life new business and renewals for 2,000+ lives. Apply standard underwriting principles and procedures to evaluate, rate and negotiate price on new business. Apply in depth knowledge of assigned product lines and independent decision making within underwriting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Require a minimum of 7+ years of group underwriting experience
• Highly skilled in both written and verbal communications, organization, time/work management, establishing interpersonal relationships, and problem solving
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and flex to changing demands including system and process changes
• Motivated, positive, team player
• Proficient PC skills, including Excel skills, and word processing applications
• The position requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, as well as an in-depth understanding of industry contractual language and provisions
• Candidates should possess a high level, technical understanding of underwriting principles and theory

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, price, propose rate and strategy to acquire and renew National Account clients
• In-depth risk assessment and pricing of prospective and inforce customers in conformance with underwriting guidelines and authority limits
• Provide Customer reporting and analytics
• Partner with sales, national accounts practice leader and home office subject matter experts to develop comprehensive pricing and solutions for our customers
• Recommend changes in policies and procedures to be more responsive to the emerging client and market needs
• Proactively manage inforce block of business to maintain profit and persistency expectations
• Mentoring and underwriter development

Benefits

• At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account.
• Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth.
• We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer.
• Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed