TEAM LEADER-GROUP UNDERWRITING

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At Ameritas, fulfilling life is what we do daily. Our associates are at the heart of our company’s vision and values: We will attract, challenge, grow and reward our most valuable assets – our people.The UNDERWRITING TEAM LEADER leads a team of Underwriters for a particular region and is responsible for oversight of selection and maintenance of profitable group contracts. This position develops training and system/process plans to support the overall Group Underwriting function and will grow and develop the skills and competencies of the individuals reporting to this position. This position works with the Group Underwriting Management Team to develop strategies for increasing business, for determination and implementation of underwriting guidelines, and for developing and communicating underwriting philosophy to sales associates. THIS POSITION CAN BE LOCATED IN HARTFORD, CT, NEW YORK OR LINCOLN, NE.Essential Functions:• Trains and coaches team members, is responsible for providing developmental tools for the team, and trains team members on higher level risk assessment principles and methodology, as well as mathematical principles.• Rates larger, more complex new business groups, renewal groups & blocks, using sound underwriting principles, administrative practices and rating methodology.• Assumes a leadership role in cooperation with underwriting management with special projects. Lead special underwriting-related, product and corporate projects.• Develops structural controls for MAR and SAS 70 certification in the underwriting processes and develops proper structural solutions to ensure quality and accuracy.• Recognizes impact of state and federal statutes and compliance issues, and apply them to specific case underwriting. Trains and coaches associates to meet these standards.• Develops and encourages teamwork within the department. Promotes continuous development and improvement in self and other underwriting associates within the team.• Develops, documents and communicates workflow and process changes specific to the business segment.• Corresponds with the Field Sales force, Office Managers and Brokers to communicate decisions and provide detailed explanation and education as needed. Consistently negotiates with the field to insure proper rating on new and existing business.• Deals with political situations involving multiple sales distribution conflicts in cooperation with distribution account representatives.• Partners closely with the VP-Group Underwriting and regional leads to communicate common concerns and share common solutions.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and eye care insurance, 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, tuition assistance and a variety of wellness benefits. Consider being a part of our future.APPLY NOW!