Underwriting Consultant

Unum Group•Chattanooga, TN

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Underwriting Consultant will demonstrate expert risk evaluation, selection and retention of profitable business within assigned authority limits. This also requires a strong ability to partner with Company sales teams, brokers and all internal partners. This role may also assist with the training, technical development and mentoring of other underwriters. Additionally, the incumbent will lead and influence others in the organization to support change and drive profitable results.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent, relevant business experience
Demonstrated, consistent proficiency at Senior Underwriter level
Mastery of product provisions, plan designs, pricing and contractual benefits
Excellent technical expertise in risk selection
Demonstrated strong understanding of top-line and bottom-line objectives
Exhibit complete understanding of sales/distribution process and market trends
Strong mentoring and coaching skills
Strong creative problem solving skills
Strong critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
Highly skilled in persuasiveness and negotiation
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Exhibit a strong commitment to quality and personal ownership of results

Responsibilities

Consult with sales and service partners to provide the products and plan options that best meet the needs of our customers.
Evaluate and select risk to ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and the continued profitable retention of in force cases.
Conduct high quality risk assessments on all cases to assure business guidelines, target profit and metrics are met.
Identify and analyze risk trends, making recommendations for addressing these.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in support of product development initiatives.
Demonstrate a mastery of the Company’s product portfolio, the sales, implementation, and enrollment processes, and market place influences.
Deliver dependable, accurate, and timely service while maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
Act as a technical resource for junior underwriters and provide developmental feedback on case level decisions within the context of a mentoring relationship.
Act as a mentor and coach, providing input to management regarding mentee performance.