Guardian Life · 1 day ago
Specialty Market Underwriter Consultant
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $142K/yr
5+ years expGuardian Life is seeking a Specialty Market Underwriter Consultant to help drive growth in the Key Markets broker segment. This role involves partnering with various teams to expand revenue and market share while mentoring emerging talent and influencing policy.
DentalFinancial ServicesHardwareInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Improve Sales, Revenue and Earnings results on Life, Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident and Supplemental Health products in the Large Market & Key Markets space
Participate in Guardian’s underwriting strategies to support key growth goals and to assume an industry leadership position in the PEO & alternative distribution space
Independently lead underwriting oversight and management for assigned Key Markets relationships, collaborating on holistic partner strategies and contributing to regular stewardship
Perform accurate financial analysis of new business and/or renewal business to determine the risk classification according to company guidelines
Recommend competitively priced products, funding arrangements, and services to meet customer requirements. Effectively communicate rate development and plan design offered
Apply knowledge of Federal and State legislation related to Group Insurance Products
Complete administrative processing of cases. Utilize underwriting systems and databases for quotes, sales, renewals to track results
Provide mentoring/coaching to help develop technical skills of others, support team growth and development initiatives. Conduct training for sales and/or underwriting staff as needed
Support Specialty/Key Partnerships leadership with activities that are key drivers for the team to achieve results
Negotiate with sales representatives or agents/brokers to resolve rate questions and discrepancies, or risk related concerns
Build relationships externally through broker visits, regular connections and access to brokers, and training/education
Take a leadership role for the most complex work or key project work. Handle a delegated part of a larger task for completion and integration with the overall deliverable
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience with Group Life, Disability and/or Dental underwriting
Background in experience-based rating and risk assessment
Ability to prioritize and efficiently handle multiple work items and due dates
Command of Underwriting tools and systems
Thorough knowledge of Group Insurance products/processes
Knowledge of local market competition and strategy (e.g., impact on claim pricing and product choices)
Excellent analytical and mathematical skills and ability to apply them to complex cases and issues
Ability to make decisions, solve problems and meet challenges in completing work
Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Effective use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
Preferred
College degree preferred or relevant work experience
Benefits
Skill-building
Leadership development
Philanthropic opportunities
Supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources
Company
Guardian Life
Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian) is one of the country’s leading mutual insurers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-08-23Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Andrew McMahon
Chairman and CEO
Michael Prestileo
Chief Strategy Officer
Recent News
2025-12-11
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