Sr. Underwriter, Mid-Market Accounts

Senior Underwriter For Mid-Market Accounts

A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we've been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary :

As a Senior Underwriter for mid-market accounts, you'll foster sound underwriting and business decisions, develop effective relationships and contribute toward the growth and development of the underwriting department in an effort to write and retain long term profitable business.

• Risk Decisions : Apply sound, creative underwriting and business judgment in the timely analysis and evaluation of insurance risks to contribute to the growth and profitability of the organization.
• Customer Service : Develop and maintain effective working relationships with assigned field personnel, producers, policyholders, and home office.
• Mentoring and Training : Provide mentoring and training as appropriate
• Participate in projects and special assignments, as needed

Skills and Background You'll Need :

Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree in Business and / or five to six years of progressively responsible work experience in Employee Benefits underwriting.

Proven ability to perform math calculations including the use of algebraic formulas; analyze detailed written information for accuracy and completeness; express ideas clearly both in written and oral communications, strong customer service skills, and excellent time management skills present.

Demonstrated capability to mentor and identify training gaps and needs of trainees.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate :

Demonstrated ability to make good decisions and then utilize negotiation skills to achieve overall desired result.

Ability to plan and schedule your work and independently to success.

Capable of seeing the "big picture" and the downstream impacts of their work.

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect :

A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

An annual incentive bonus plan

Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually PTO increases with tenure

A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement

Paid parental leave and adoption / surrogacy assistance

An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data. Salary Range : $74,500.00 - $108,750.00

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.