Group Underwriter
Nippon Life Benefits, New York, NY, United States
Company Description
Nippon Life Benefits, a subsidiary of Nippon Life Insurance Company of Japan, has been providing innovative and customizable employee benefits in the United States for over 35 years. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with billing and claims administration. We are committed to exceptional multilingual support in English, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish, emphasizing superior customer service. Backed by our parent company, one of the top 10 largest life insurance companies globally, with assets surpassing $645 billion, we bring stability and expertise to the employee benefits market.
Role Description ·
Price New Business and Renewal Cases within requested timeframes. ·
Evaluate new business opportunities and determine if case meets Underwriting Guidelines ·
Calculate manual and experience rated new business cases including renewals ·
Issue appropriate rates and accurately describe terms of offer. ·
Explain offer to Sales/Service staff. ·
Accurately price plan modifications ·
Respond to pricing appeals on quotes. ·
Review and approve sold cases. ·
Provide adjustments for non-standard manual rates. ·
Projects as assigned.
Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Business or Math or business equivalent experience · 2+ years group life/health underwriting experience · General analytical skills, knowledge of Excel, high math aptitude · Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) · Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management · Ability to work cooperatively and flexibly on projects with members of other departments, as needed · Excellent communication skills – both oral and written · Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills This position may be remote or assigned to work in the office 2 to 3 days a week. Hybrid preferred.
Annual base salary $63,000 - $68,000 plus competitive benefits and bonus
Role Description ·
Price New Business and Renewal Cases within requested timeframes. ·
Evaluate new business opportunities and determine if case meets Underwriting Guidelines ·
Calculate manual and experience rated new business cases including renewals ·
Issue appropriate rates and accurately describe terms of offer. ·
Explain offer to Sales/Service staff. ·
Accurately price plan modifications ·
Respond to pricing appeals on quotes. ·
Review and approve sold cases. ·
Provide adjustments for non-standard manual rates. ·
Projects as assigned.
Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Business or Math or business equivalent experience · 2+ years group life/health underwriting experience · General analytical skills, knowledge of Excel, high math aptitude · Proficiency in MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint & Outlook) · Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management · Ability to work cooperatively and flexibly on projects with members of other departments, as needed · Excellent communication skills – both oral and written · Strong communication, organization and interpersonal skills This position may be remote or assigned to work in the office 2 to 3 days a week. Hybrid preferred.
Annual base salary $63,000 - $68,000 plus competitive benefits and bonus