Senior Group Underwriter

Job Overview

A Senior Group Underwriter will manage risk selection and pricing for group benefits including Group Life, Disability, Health, Dental and Critical Illness offerings for SunSolutions market (50+ lives). This role involves renewing existing business, developing quotes, and working closely with the sales team to meet profitability objectives and client needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete renewals, quotations and respond to client requests within service standards
• Develop a strong understanding of our products and services, underwriting guidelines, systems and tools, pricing methodologies, and the marketplace
• Assess risk and determine the price, financial and contractual conditions of Sun Life's Group Benefits offering for each Plan Sponsor
• Develop an understanding of the administrative, contractual and legislative Group Benefits environment
• Build strong relationships with our sales people, working in partnership with them to sell renewals and quotations
• Work with our sales people to ensure a clear understanding of our clients, their needs and their respective risk profiles
• Strive to meet client needs, including providing insight and creative solutions to help solve client issues around risk and cost of their group benefits plan

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years of Group Underwriting experience
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• A thoughtful approach to decision making with an ability to apply judgement to unique situations
• Solution‑mind set that balances profit against growth
• Curiosity about our clients and their needs, and creative problem‑solving
• Ability to negotiate and make timely decisive decisions
• Strong Microsoft Excel and application skills
• Highly organized with excellent time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Positive attitude and commitment to high quality work and service excellence

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings and Stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness facilities in selected locations

Compensation

Base Pay range: 58,000 – 93,000 (depending on location and experience). Eligible employees participate in incentive plans that are discretionary and based on performance.