Underwriter

Acrisure•Florham Park, NJ

1d•$125,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to build a career within an exciting market of the insurance industry. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, self-starter to join our Underwriting Team. This candidate will be integral to the overall management of our underwriting procedure, from preliminary review of informal risks to underwriting negotiations with multiple life and disability insurance carriers. The position demands a high level of resourcefulness, effective communication, persuasion, and the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Underwriters excel in complex problem-solving and the development of interpersonal relations, driving results while adapting to various circumstances, ensuring the organization's goals are met efficiently and effectively. This position will report to the Vice President(s) of Case Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience required
Strong growth and business development orientation
Strong technical aptitude – ability to utilize and leverage technology and systems
Proven ability to think strategically and act tactically
Strong organization skills/ability to manage multiple demands and priorities
Excellent problem-solving/problem resolution
Projects confidence and enthusiasm about the company
Outgoing, excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
Ability to work/partner with a close team
Strong relationship management skills
Results oriented
3-7 years of related industry experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with advisors, case managers, and carrier underwriters to execute swift underwriting decisions.
Collaborate with the sales force to help determine the goal of the case from an underwriting standpoint.
Executing shopping of life market to assess the best underwriting offer.
Routinely reviewing medical documentation (APS, insurance exam) and client comments to ensure the case remains on track as initially quoted.
Must be familiar with various carriers’ underwriting procedures and policies.
Must be familiar with life insurance underwriting manuals, such as Swiss RE.
Lead negotiations with carrier underwriters on behalf of advisors and clients to secure favorable terms
Manage the reconsideration process for cases that require future negotiation due to initial underwriting decisions
Work with sales and case management departments by providing messaging on an adversely underwritten file.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Industry Leading Healthcare
Savings and Investments
Charitable Giving Programs
Offering hybrid work option
Opportunities for Growth
Parental Leave
Generous time away
Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.