Underwriter (Life) jobs in the United States

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for ourClients.We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work.Every day,you'll be empowered and challengedbyworking withdynamic colleaguesto find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.

How you will contribute:

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency for all the case setting up for Stop Loss Clients.

• Evaluate, price, and propose rate and strategy on Stop Loss new business within stated authority limits.

• Evaluate, price, and recommend strategy on business outside stated authority limits.

• Manage assigned workload to meet internal productivity and time service standards as well as regional SLS priorities.

• Formulate a successful strategy to write cases within general underwriting guidelines.

• Independent decision making on fundamental problems within specific rules and utilizing general underwriting guidelines.

• Resource for other underwriters and the field.

• Analyzes information on industry, demographics, and other standard criteria.

• Required to work effectively in a high volume, transaction-oriented environment.

• Determines level of risk based on well established guidelines.

• Quotes appropriate rates to field agents or brokers.

• Build and maintain effective working relationship with assigned inside sales specialists, Stop Loss Specialists, and brokers. This includes clearly understanding and appreciating the significance of broker relationships, demonstrating a professional, service focused orientation in interactions with brokers and customers and understanding SLF's guidelines.

• Ensure there is effective support to inside sales by acting as a full team member and providing critical support as needed to all phases of the sales process.

• Input customer logistics to enable generation of the quote.

• Identify and obtain missing information material for assessment and/or pricing of the risk.

• Verify customer information within the system to ensure accuracy.

• Supports the identification and development of best practices workflows and procedures.

• Provides technical support.

What you will bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree Preferred

• Underwriting experience desired, but not required

• Requires strong time management skills

• Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong math, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills required

• Demonstrates multi-tasking ability

• Ability to negotiate with people

• Must be detail oriented, well organized and have the ability to manage a high-volume workload with competing demands

• Demonstrated experience in accurate and proficient data entry

• Requires strong Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge

Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven't checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.

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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

• Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being - mental, physical, and financial - including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more

• Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account

• A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture

• Great Place to Work Certified in Canada and the U.S.

• Named as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" two years running

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:

• Southern region: $62,100 - 93,200 annually

• Central region: $65,400 - 98,100 annually

• Northern region: $69,900 - 104,900 annually

If you are a Colorado resident, the salary range for this position is $59,200 - 88,800 annually.

If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $69,900 - 104,900 annually.

If you are Washington resident, the salary range for this position is $65,400 - 98,100 annually.

• The full range minimum and maximum listed in the job posting is tied to the GCF level and job family.

We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.

Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

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Our Affirmative Action Program affirms our commitment to make reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitation of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email to request an accommodation.

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.