Senior Underwriter, Stop Loss

Sun Life • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Sun Life U.S. is a major provider of employee and government benefits, serving approximately 50 million Americans with a portfolio including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. With over 6,400 employees and associates, Sun Life U.S. operates nationwide. The company is seeking a passionate individual for a Senior Underwriter, Stop Loss role to achieve sales and profitability goals. This position is part of the Stop Loss Underwriting Team, which is a leading direct provider of stop loss insurance in the United States.

Requirements

• Ability to work with a diverse range of people
• 4+ years of Medical Stop Loss underwriting experience is required (Self of fully insured)
• 5-7+ years of other medical underwriting experience will be considered
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong math, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Demonstrates multi-tasking ability
• Must be detail oriented, well organized and have the ability to manage a high-volume workload with multiple priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, price, and propose rate and strategy on Stop Loss prospects, including specific and aggregate benefits
• Investigate case-level information to properly assess risk and provide client centric solutions
• Operate within established underwriting guidelines and profitability targets
• Manage the sold case process including review of required sold case paperwork, case contingencies, and final risk assessment
• Manage assigned workload to meet productivity and time service standards
• Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, while recognizing and accounting for anticipated consequences
• Identify and assess the impact of emerging market conditions
• Act as a resource for other underwriters and sales team members
• Partner with regional sales team to implement successful strategies for profitable growth
• Display teamwork and collaboration with internal and external partners
• Support the identification and development of best practices, workflows and procedures

Benefits

• generous vacation and sick time
• market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
• medical coverage
• company paid life and AD&D insurance
• disability programs
• partially paid sabbatical program
• 401(k) employer match
• stock purchase options
• employer-funded retirement account
• flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees