Guardian Life · 23 hours ago
Senior Underwriter, Group Insurance
New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$69K/yr - $113K/yr
5+ years expGuardian Life is a leading insurance company, and they are seeking a Senior Underwriter for Group Insurance. The role involves providing pricing and plan design for companies with 1,000 or more lives, while collaborating with Sales and other teams to resolve business issues and enhance plan performance.
DentalFinancial ServicesHardwareInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Recommend competitively priced products, funding arrangements, and services to meet customer requirements
Determine pricing of new business and/or renewal business, including alternate plan of benefit options
Communicate rate/fee development and plan design offered. Assess contract comparisons for takeover business
Negotiate with sales representatives or agents/brokers to resolve rate questions and risk related concerns
Handles administrative processing of cases. Utilize underwriting systems and databases for quotes, sales, renewals to track results
Document case decisions and underwriting rationale
Effectively works as part of a regional Underwriting Team
Provide mentoring/coaching to help develop technical skills of others, support team growth and development initiatives. Conducts training for sales and/or underwriting staff as needed
Participates in project work or on teams to develop or improve underwriting processes
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
Experience with 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
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Proven 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 equivalent related 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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