Unum · 1 week ago
Senior Underwriter
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$53K/yr - $101K/yrUnum is a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. The Senior Underwriter will demonstrate strong risk evaluation, selection, and retention of profitable business within assigned authority limits, while partnering with sales teams and brokers.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Hiring Manager
Jason Quarles
Responsibilities
Consult with sales and service partners to provide the products and plan options that best meet the needs of our customers
Evaluate and select risk to ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and the continued profitable retention of in force cases
Conduct high quality risk assessments on all cases to assure business guidelines, target profit and metrics are met. Identify and analyze risk trends, making recommendations for addressing these
Maintain a fully developed knowledge of the Company’s products, the sales, implementation, and enrollment processes, and market place influences
Deliver dependable, accurate, and timely service while maintaining relationships with internal and external partners
Assist with training, technical development and mentoring more junior underwriters
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree or equivalent, relevant business experience
Demonstrated, consistent proficiency at Underwriter level
Fully developed knowledge of product provisions, plan designs, pricing and contractual benefits
Strong technical expertise in risk selection
Demonstrated understanding of top-line and bottom-line objectives
Exhibit strong knowledge of sales/distribution process and market trends
Solid mentoring and coaching skills
Strong creative problem solving skills
Strong critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
Strong ability to be persuasive and to negotiate
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Exhibit a strong commitment to quality and personal ownership of results
Benefits
Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.
Company
Unum
Since our founding in 1848, Unum has been a leader in the employee benefits business through innovation, integrity and an unwavering commitment to our customers.
Founded in 1848
10001+ employees
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2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700M2025-11-11Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1986-11-14IPO
Leadership Team
Curt Burghardt
Vice President People Delivery
Mike Schubert
Vice President Of Technology
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