Underwriter
Guardian Life Insurance Company
Full time
Accounting and Finance
United States
Hiring from: United States
The Group Insurance Underwriting Department supports the needs of small to mid-size companies nationwide and offers these businesses a superior customer experience on a broad base of group insurance solutions. Our full portfolio of products and services enables companies to customize benefit plans to meet their employee’s needs. In addition to dominating the small end of the employer market, Guardian is focused on growing and enhancing our competitiveness for New Business and Renewal Underwriting employer groups
For this occupation we provide:
You Will
You Have
Location
Salary Range
$56,680.00 - $85,015.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues
Health Care
Life and Disability Insurance
Retirement and Financial
Time Off and Remote Work
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
[email protected]
.
For this occupation we provide:
On the job training and mentoring
Real time and consistent feedback
Dedicated mentors, managers, and peers to assist with onboarding, training, career and leadership development
Broad knowledge of cross-functional initiatives, experience, and career contacts
Opportunities to interact with managers and senior leadership
You Will
Assess information available and make effective risk decisions in accordance with established company guidelines and procedures, eventually leading to new business sales and continuance of existing business
Act as a consultant to internal partners and customers, providing benefit recommendations to potentially improve program financial performance and the customer’s retention and satisfaction results
Effectively negotiate risk appropriate pricing and plan designs with distribution team
Develop and position recommendations to drive favorable results
Be responsible for relationship management and a positive customer experience
Effectively work as part of a regional Underwriting Team. Proactively supporting sales by effectively managing cases, identifying trends and opportunities
Perform financial analysis to determine risk classification according to company guidelines
Communicate with the salesforce, brokers, and internal partners to acquire necessary information, solve problems, and convey decisions
You Have
College Degree BS or BA required
2 years of experience as an Underwriter or a Sales/Distribution role in group insurance is required
Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate large quantities of data, ask probing questions and derive conclusions coupled with the ability to make accurate decisions in a limited timeframe
Strong math skills to analyze financial data
Demonstrated ability to solve problems creatively
Exceptional interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills
Proven organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Demonstrated leadership skills work or college experience
Experience in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications
Location
Work from home flexibility. You can work from any Guardian office locations in Bethlehem, PA; Holmdel, NJ; and Hudson Yards, NY. We will consider fully remote candidates if experience is aligned
Salary Range
$56,680.00 - $85,015.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation
Our Promise
At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards
Inspire Well-Being
As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues
Health Care
Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
Dental plan
Vision plan
Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
Critical illness insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
Accident insurance
Retirement and Financial
401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative
Time Off and Remote Work
Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)
Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies
Emotional Well-being and Work-Life
Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health
Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
Adoption assistance
College planning
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas
Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law
Accommodations
Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
[email protected]
.
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