Job Posting End Date: January 30
At Unum, we are committed to your success and well-being. By joining our team, you'll become part of an organization that offers vital employee benefits and service solutions, empowering employees to navigate life's challenges. We are dedicated to providing our team members with opportunities for both professional and personal growth. Here's what you can expect when you come on board:
Award-winning workplace culture
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Performance-based incentive plans
Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, and Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO along with paid time off for volunteering
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Opportunities for career advancement
Student loan repayment assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
*All benefits are subject to the terms of their individual plans. Your journey with Unum impacts over 39 million people worldwide. Every role contributes to meaningful outcomes, whether you're supporting families or creating solutions to navigate difficult times. Join us to make a difference! General Summary: As a Senior Underwriting Specialist, you will excel in risk evaluation and selection, ensuring profitable business within your assigned authority limits. You will work closely with our sales teams, brokers, and internal partners to drive success. Responsibilities: Collaborate with sales and service partners to identify and deliver optimal products and plan options for our customers.
Evaluate and select risks to ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and successful retention of existing ones.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to align with business guidelines, target profits, and metrics. Analyze risk trends and provide informed recommendations.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the Company's products, sales processes, and market dynamics.
Provide timely and accurate service while building strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Assist in training and mentoring junior underwriters to enhance their technical development.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or relevant business experience.
Proven proficiency at the Underwriter level.
In-depth understanding of product provisions, plan designs, pricing, and contractual benefits.
Strong technical expertise in risk selection.
Demonstrated awareness of top-line and bottom-line business objectives.
Solid understanding of sales/distribution processes and market trends.
Excellent mentoring and coaching abilities.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning capabilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Persuasive negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
A strong commitment to quality and personal accountability for results.
#LI-JQ1 ~IN1 Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company that delivers employee benefits globally, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, alongside significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA, and over 35 U.S. field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with more than 40 field offices nationwide. Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. The base salary for this position ranges from $53,300.00 to $100,700.00, depending on skills, geographical location, and experience. In addition, Unum provides a comprehensive benefits and rewards portfolio that includes healthcare, insurance benefits, performance-based incentives, PTO, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and additional contributions. All benefits are subject to individual Plan terms. Company: Unum
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Performance-based incentive plans
Comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, and Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO along with paid time off for volunteering
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Opportunities for career advancement
Student loan repayment assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
*All benefits are subject to the terms of their individual plans. Your journey with Unum impacts over 39 million people worldwide. Every role contributes to meaningful outcomes, whether you're supporting families or creating solutions to navigate difficult times. Join us to make a difference! General Summary: As a Senior Underwriting Specialist, you will excel in risk evaluation and selection, ensuring profitable business within your assigned authority limits. You will work closely with our sales teams, brokers, and internal partners to drive success. Responsibilities: Collaborate with sales and service partners to identify and deliver optimal products and plan options for our customers.
Evaluate and select risks to ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and successful retention of existing ones.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to align with business guidelines, target profits, and metrics. Analyze risk trends and provide informed recommendations.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the Company's products, sales processes, and market dynamics.
Provide timely and accurate service while building strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Assist in training and mentoring junior underwriters to enhance their technical development.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or relevant business experience.
Proven proficiency at the Underwriter level.
In-depth understanding of product provisions, plan designs, pricing, and contractual benefits.
Strong technical expertise in risk selection.
Demonstrated awareness of top-line and bottom-line business objectives.
Solid understanding of sales/distribution processes and market trends.
Excellent mentoring and coaching abilities.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning capabilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Persuasive negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
A strong commitment to quality and personal accountability for results.
#LI-JQ1 ~IN1 Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company that delivers employee benefits globally, headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, alongside significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA, and over 35 U.S. field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with more than 40 field offices nationwide. Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. The base salary for this position ranges from $53,300.00 to $100,700.00, depending on skills, geographical location, and experience. In addition, Unum provides a comprehensive benefits and rewards portfolio that includes healthcare, insurance benefits, performance-based incentives, PTO, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and additional contributions. All benefits are subject to individual Plan terms. Company: Unum