Job Posting End Date: January 30
Join the Unum team and become part of an organization dedicated to your success! At Unum, we provide employee benefits and service solutions that empower individuals at client companies to thrive during life's moments. We are committed to offering professional and personal growth opportunities for all our team members. Here's what we provide:
Award-winning culture.
Commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Performance-based incentive plans.
Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability.
Generous paid time off, including time for volunteering!
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution.
Mental health support.
Career advancement opportunities.
Student loan repayment options.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible work environments.
*All benefits are subject to the terms of their individual plans. This is just the beginning... With over 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every position at Unum is significant and contributes to the well-being of our customers. Whether you're supporting a growing family or developing tools to assist others during challenging times, our team's collective talents make a genuine difference. Join Team Unum today! General Summary: The Underwriting Specialist will utilize advanced risk evaluation skills to select and retain profitable business within designated authority limits. This role requires collaboration with sales teams, brokers, and internal partners. You will also have the opportunity to train, develop, and mentor other underwriters, leading initiatives to drive positive changes and profitable outcomes. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with sales and service partners to present the best products and options to meet our clients' needs.
Evaluate and select risks to ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and retain existing ones.
Conduct high-quality risk assessments aligned with business guidelines and profit targets while identifying trends and making necessary recommendations.
Contribute to developing policies and procedures that support product initiatives.
Exhibit mastery of the Company's product portfolio, sales, implementation, and enrollment processes.
Deliver timely, accurate, and dependable service while cultivating strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Serve as a technical resource for junior underwriters, providing constructive feedback on case decisions within a mentoring framework.
Act as a mentor and coach, offering performance input to management regarding mentees.
Job Specifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant business experience.
Proven expertise as a Senior Underwriter.
In-depth knowledge of product provisions, plan designs, pricing, and contractual benefits.
Excellent technical expertise in risk selection and management.
Demonstrated understanding of both top-line and bottom-line objectives.
Extensive knowledge of sales/distribution processes and market developments.
Strong mentoring and coaching abilities.
Creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Highly persuasive with negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to quality and personal accountability for results.
#LI-JQ1 ~IN1 Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits globally. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA, alongside over 35 field offices across the US. Colonial Life is based in Columbia, SC, with more than 40 field offices nationwide. Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring and advancement opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. The base salary range for this position is: $63,500.00-$120,000.00 Actual pay will be determined based on skills, geographical location, and experience. Unum offers a competitive portfolio of benefits including healthcare (health, vision, dental), insurance (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution, regardless of personal contributions. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual plans. Company: Unum
Commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Performance-based incentive plans.
Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability.
Generous paid time off, including time for volunteering!
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution.
Mental health support.
Career advancement opportunities.
Student loan repayment options.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible work environments.
*All benefits are subject to the terms of their individual plans. This is just the beginning... With over 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every position at Unum is significant and contributes to the well-being of our customers. Whether you're supporting a growing family or developing tools to assist others during challenging times, our team's collective talents make a genuine difference. Join Team Unum today! General Summary: The Underwriting Specialist will utilize advanced risk evaluation skills to select and retain profitable business within designated authority limits. This role requires collaboration with sales teams, brokers, and internal partners. You will also have the opportunity to train, develop, and mentor other underwriters, leading initiatives to drive positive changes and profitable outcomes. Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborate with sales and service partners to present the best products and options to meet our clients' needs.
Evaluate and select risks to ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and retain existing ones.
Conduct high-quality risk assessments aligned with business guidelines and profit targets while identifying trends and making necessary recommendations.
Contribute to developing policies and procedures that support product initiatives.
Exhibit mastery of the Company's product portfolio, sales, implementation, and enrollment processes.
Deliver timely, accurate, and dependable service while cultivating strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Serve as a technical resource for junior underwriters, providing constructive feedback on case decisions within a mentoring framework.
Act as a mentor and coach, offering performance input to management regarding mentees.
Job Specifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant business experience.
Proven expertise as a Senior Underwriter.
In-depth knowledge of product provisions, plan designs, pricing, and contractual benefits.
Excellent technical expertise in risk selection and management.
Demonstrated understanding of both top-line and bottom-line objectives.
Extensive knowledge of sales/distribution processes and market developments.
Strong mentoring and coaching abilities.
Creative problem-solving and analytical skills.
Exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Highly persuasive with negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to quality and personal accountability for results.
#LI-JQ1 ~IN1 Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits globally. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland, and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA, alongside over 35 field offices across the US. Colonial Life is based in Columbia, SC, with more than 40 field offices nationwide. Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring and advancement opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. The base salary range for this position is: $63,500.00-$120,000.00 Actual pay will be determined based on skills, geographical location, and experience. Unum offers a competitive portfolio of benefits including healthcare (health, vision, dental), insurance (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution, regardless of personal contributions. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual plans. Company: Unum