Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultant 5.1

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation.

Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Internal candidates are not required to relocate near an office.

Job Description :

We are seeking Employee Benefits Underwriting Consultants that will be responsible for underwriting new or renewal business under 2000 lives for group employee benefits product lines. In this role, you will apply standard underwriting principles and procedures to evaluate, rate and negotiate price on new business.

The Opportunity :

This role will involve evaluating, pricing and proposing rate and strategy on small to mid-market Dental, Vision, Life, Optional Life, STD or LTD business within stated authority limits.

How You Will Contribute :

• Evaluate, price and propose rate and strategy on small to mid-market Dental, Vision, Life, Optional Life, STD or LTD business within stated authority limits.
• Perform underwriting functions associated with manual and experience rating.
• Analyze information on industry, past claim history, financial conditions and other criteria.
• Evaluate, price and recommend proposal terms and strategy on business outside stated authority limits.
• Manage assigned workload to meet internal productivity and time service standards as well as field office priorities.
• Understand and articulate sales region specific strategies and trends to drive sales and renewal results.
• Independent decision making on fundamental problems within specific rules and utilizing general underwriting guidelines.
• Effectively communicate decisions or additional requirements and rating results to the assigned offices.
• Resource for other underwriters and the field.
• Analyze information on industry, demographics, and other standard criteria.
• Determine level of risk based on well-established guidelines.
• Quote appropriate rates to field agents or brokers, maintaining an individual sales office assignment.
• Support the identification and development of best practices, work flows and procedures.
• Build effective relationships with field distribution.
• Partner effectively within the underwriting team and across other departments.
• Participate in special projects as business needs require.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial tracking.
• Adhere to quality, authority and documentation guidelines.

What You Will Bring :

Salary : $60,000-$90,000.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

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