Disability Underwriter
Company Name:
Assurant
Disability Underwriter-37393
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Description
Disability RMS is the nation's leading provider of turnkey disability risk management products and services, with more than $475 million of disability premium under management. Located in Westbrook, Maine, Disability RMS has more than 300 employees with the specialized product knowledge and service skills required to succeed in today's complex risk protection market. Disability RMS holds the distinction of twice being named the Best Large Company to Work for in Maine, an accolade awarded by the Best Companies Group, in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor.
We are looking for an Experienced Disability Underwriter. Our Underwriters are responsible for the evaluation and selection of risk as well as the establishment of premium levels that ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and the profitable retention of inforce cases within the assigned case levels. This position is also responsible for the building and maintaining of relationships with DRMS clients'' underwriters and sales force. The level of the position will be determined based upon the skills and experience level of the successful candidates.
Risk Management: Support the development of an organization focused on high quality risk assessment. This requires the incumbent to:
Make appropriate risk, premium and business decisions and exceptions on all cases within assigned limits
Analyze and identify early and ongoing risk trends for assigned clients and make appropriate recommendations for addressing these
Develop personal credibility with clients and peers
Teamwork: Support the achievement of Disability RMS as well as client goals. This requires the incumbent to:
Utilize technical expertise in risk selection
Develop selection and retention of client customers through accurate risk assessment and appropriate premium levels that meet profit, persistency and sales objectives
Focus on the client''s case level sales
Demonstrate decisiveness, creativity and superiority in risk selection so that the most competitive, equitable and appropriate decision is made for each client''s case
Independently make financial decisions of up to $250,000 within defined guidelines
Deliver dependable, accurate, timely service and build strong relationships with all clients
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
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Qualifications
Minimum 18 months to 3 years disability insurance underwriting experience required; college degree preferred
In depth knowledge of disability products including product provisions, plan design, pricing and contractual benefits
Knowledge of the reinsurance process preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of industry and marketplace trends within the local marketplace for assigned clients
Creative problem solving/analytical reasoning skills
Strong math aptitude
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to be persuasive and to negotiate
Ability to work independently and address problems through own initiative and creativity
Well organized and able to handle multiple priorities
Strong computer skills, proficient in a PC environment and MS Word, Excel and e-mail systems; advanced Excel skills preferred
Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, claimants, vendors and others with whom DRMS does business
We offer comprehensive benefits to full time and part time employees including medical, dental, STD, LTD and life insurance, 401k with profit sharing, generous paid time off and much more.
Disability RMS hereby reaffirms its commitment to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. Disability RMS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable laws and with the requirements and objectives set forth in the Executive Orders of the President of the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
To learn more about our current opportunities and apply online, please /
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Job: Underwriting Professional
Primary Location: ME-Westbrook
Schedule: Full-time
Work Type: Office
Job Type: Standard
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 37393Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assurant
Disability Underwriter-37393
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Description
Disability RMS is the nation's leading provider of turnkey disability risk management products and services, with more than $475 million of disability premium under management. Located in Westbrook, Maine, Disability RMS has more than 300 employees with the specialized product knowledge and service skills required to succeed in today's complex risk protection market. Disability RMS holds the distinction of twice being named the Best Large Company to Work for in Maine, an accolade awarded by the Best Companies Group, in partnership with the Maine Department of Labor.
We are looking for an Experienced Disability Underwriter. Our Underwriters are responsible for the evaluation and selection of risk as well as the establishment of premium levels that ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and the profitable retention of inforce cases within the assigned case levels. This position is also responsible for the building and maintaining of relationships with DRMS clients'' underwriters and sales force. The level of the position will be determined based upon the skills and experience level of the successful candidates.
Risk Management: Support the development of an organization focused on high quality risk assessment. This requires the incumbent to:
Make appropriate risk, premium and business decisions and exceptions on all cases within assigned limits
Analyze and identify early and ongoing risk trends for assigned clients and make appropriate recommendations for addressing these
Develop personal credibility with clients and peers
Teamwork: Support the achievement of Disability RMS as well as client goals. This requires the incumbent to:
Utilize technical expertise in risk selection
Develop selection and retention of client customers through accurate risk assessment and appropriate premium levels that meet profit, persistency and sales objectives
Focus on the client''s case level sales
Demonstrate decisiveness, creativity and superiority in risk selection so that the most competitive, equitable and appropriate decision is made for each client''s case
Independently make financial decisions of up to $250,000 within defined guidelines
Deliver dependable, accurate, timely service and build strong relationships with all clients
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
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Qualifications
Minimum 18 months to 3 years disability insurance underwriting experience required; college degree preferred
In depth knowledge of disability products including product provisions, plan design, pricing and contractual benefits
Knowledge of the reinsurance process preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of industry and marketplace trends within the local marketplace for assigned clients
Creative problem solving/analytical reasoning skills
Strong math aptitude
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to be persuasive and to negotiate
Ability to work independently and address problems through own initiative and creativity
Well organized and able to handle multiple priorities
Strong computer skills, proficient in a PC environment and MS Word, Excel and e-mail systems; advanced Excel skills preferred
Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, claimants, vendors and others with whom DRMS does business
We offer comprehensive benefits to full time and part time employees including medical, dental, STD, LTD and life insurance, 401k with profit sharing, generous paid time off and much more.
Disability RMS hereby reaffirms its commitment to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. Disability RMS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable laws and with the requirements and objectives set forth in the Executive Orders of the President of the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
To learn more about our current opportunities and apply online, please /
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Job: Underwriting Professional
Primary Location: ME-Westbrook
Schedule: Full-time
Work Type: Office
Job Type: Standard
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Req ID: 37393Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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