Senior Group Underwriter - Workforce Benefits

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Group Underwriter to join our Workforce Benefits team. This role can be 100% remote.

As a Senior Group Underwriter, you will report to the AVP of Underwriting and work closely with the products and actuarial teams. You will play an important role in the start-up and long-term success of this business by helping to define the structure and operating model of the underwriting organization. 

How you'll help move us forward:

• Evaluate and select risk to ensure the profitable acquisition of new business and the continued profitable retention of in-force business.

• Strong ability to partner with our Distribution sales team, brokers and all internal partners.

• Consult with our distribution partners to provide the products and plan options that meets the needs of our clients.

• Adhere to underwriting procedures and guidelines, while developing strong sales Rep and producer relationships.

• Exhibit strong product knowledge, especially in Disability (as well as dental, vision, life, and supplemental health).

• Strong understanding of the sales, implementation and enrollment process and market trends.

• Conduct high quality risk assessments across all case sizes to ensure business guidelines, target profit and metrics are met.

• Possess the technical expertise to Identify and analyze risk trends and provide recommendations to address.

• Collaboration with product development, actuarial/pricing and sales distribution.

• Assist with training, technical development and mentoring.

• Understand the business drivers and foster a digital-first philosophy.

The experience you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in the group benefits underwriting field

• Comfortable learning and adopting new technologies

• Demonstrates consistent proficiency at the Underwriter level

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities

• Experience underwriting group short and long term disability required

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