Underwriter

Florham Park, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 125000 - 175000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Summary
This position provides an opportunity to build a career within an exciting market of the insurance industry. We are looking for a highly motivated experienced self-starter to join our Underwriting Team. This candidate will be integral to the overall management of our underwriting procedure from preliminary review of informal risks to underwriting negotiations with multiple life and disability insurance carriers. The position demands a high level of resourcefulness effective communication persuasion and the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Underwriters excel in complex problem-solving and the development of interpersonal relations driving results while adapting to various circumstances ensuring the organizations goals are met efficiently and effectively. This position will report to the Vice President(s) of Case Management.

Essential Functions

Collaborate with advisors case managers and carrier underwriters to execute swift underwriting decisions.
Collaborate with the sales force to help determine the goal of the case from an underwriting standpoint.
Executing shopping of life market to assess thebest underwriting offer.
Routinely reviewing medical documentation (APS insurance exam) and client comments to ensure thecase remains on track as initially quoted.
Must be familiar with various carriers underwriting procedures and policies.
Must be familiar with life insurance underwriting manuals such as Swiss RE.
Lead negotiations with carrier underwriters on behalf of advisors and clients to secure favorable terms
Manage the reconsideration process for cases that require future negotiation due to initial underwriting decisions
Work with sales and case management departments by providing messaging on an adversely underwritten file.

Successful Candidate Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent business experience required
Strong growth and business development orientation
Strong technical aptitude ability to utilize and leverage technology and systems
Proven ability to think strategically and act tactically
Strong organization skills/ability to manage multiple demands and priorities
Excellent problem-solving/problem resolution
Projects confidence and enthusiasm about the company
Outgoing excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work/partner with a close team
Strong relationship management skills
Results oriented

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 position may require additional hours to meet goals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel
Travel is not required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
3-7 years of related industry experience

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive Compensation
Industry Leading Healthcare
Savings and Investments
Charitable Giving Programs
Offering hybrid work option
Opportunities for Growth
Parental Leave
Generous time away

Pay Details:

The base compensation range for this position is $125000 - $175000. This range reflects Acrisures good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skills experience qualifications location and internal equity.

Acrisure is committed to employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. California residents can learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy available at Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: Acrisure does not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a mutual service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered Acrisures property and Acrisure will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. This includes resumes submitted directly to Hiring Managers without contacting Acrisures Human Resources Talent Department.

Job DescriptionSummary This position provides an opportunity to build a career within an exciting market of the insurance industry. We are looking for a highly motivated experienced self-starter to join our Underwriting Team. This candidate will be integral to the overall management of our underwrit...