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Operations - Insurance OperationsThe Underwriting Specialist is accountable for underwriting Group Life, Disability, or Supplemental Health proposals, renewals and on-going case activity in accordance with statutory regulations and existing underwriting policies and practices, assessing risk and making and communicating decisions in a manner which contributes to the profitability of the product and reputation of the company.
Assesses, calculates and specifies the conditions under which Prudential is willing to accept risk on Group Life, Disability, and/or Supplemental Health business for prospective and in-force customers. This includes, but is not limited to, the review and analysis of risk criteria, demographic data, financial data, rating formulas, case specific experience, product filings and statutory requirements.
Independently applies Underwriting judgment, formulates pricing decisions, negotiates within their authority limit, and handles standard reporting requests. Proactively makes recommendations on cases and identifies creative solutions.
Independently communicates and negotiates with internal partners, and may begin to handle communications with external customers/brokers.
Actively engages in supporting the positive consultative outcomes crucial to our long-term success.
Creates accurate offers, standard experience reports and/or evaluations, projections for assigned accounts and may handle customized reporting requests. May provide case specific information for multi-year planning efforts and makes projections based on emerging account experience and trends.
Maintains updated records and case files in accordance with underwriting and records policies & procedures.
Demonstrates an awareness of regional trends, competitive landscape and factors that influence the marketplace and regulatory environment
Acts as a subject matter expert for low/medium complexity topics
Actively contributes to larger projects as a team member, demonstrating an understanding of both the upstream and downstream impacts of changes within and outside of Underwriting, may lead smaller scope projects within Underwriting.
Serves as a resource for less experienced underwriters and is actively involved in the training/mentoring process.
Group Life, Disability, and/or Supplemental Health underwriting experience, preferably 5+ years,
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Ability to work independently
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize work with limited oversight
Results and profit oriented
Strong Analytical and mathematical skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and email software
Excellent Excel skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to develop strong working relationships
Understands and adheres to policies and procedures
Exhibits behaviors aligned with leadership competencies
Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
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