[Remote] Underwriter, Group Benefits

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pacific Life is a company dedicated to providing for loved ones and planning rewarding retirements. They are seeking a Group Underwriter to evaluate and select risk, partner with sales teams, and ensure profitable acquisition and retention of business.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and select risk to ensure the profitable acquisition of new business and the continued profitable retention of in-force business
• Strong ability to partner with our Distribution sales team, brokers and all internal partners
• Consult with our distribution partners to provide the products and plan options that meets the needs of our clients
• Adhere to underwriting procedures and guidelines, while developing strong sales Rep and producer relationships
• Exhibit strong product knowledge, especially in Disability (as well as dental, vision, life, and supplemental health)
• Strong understanding of the sales, implementation and enrollment process and market trends
• Conduct high quality risk assessments across all case sizes to ensure business guidelines, target profit and metrics are met
• Possess the technical expertise to Identify and analyze risk trends and provide recommendations to address
• Collaboration with product development, actuarial/pricing and sales distribution
• Assist with training, technical development and mentoring
• Understand the business drivers and foster a digital-first philosophy

Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3+ years in the group benefits underwriting field
• Comfortable learning and adopting new technologies
• Demonstrates consistent proficiency at the Underwriter level
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work cross functionally; putting the customer first
• Experience underwriting our core products: group life, dental, vision, and supplemental health products such as critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident
• Experience working in a high volume, fast paced production environment
• Dental, vision, life supplemental health and disability product experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

Company Overview

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