AVP, Group Underwriting

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is an Assistant Vice President (AVP) level role that will support our Combined U.S.

division.

The AVP role will be responsible for both strategic and tactical initiatives - helping to develop strategy, building strategic capabilities consistent with growth targets, balancing growth and profitability targets, building effective teams and expertise, and leading the daily activities of the Combined U.S.

underwriting team.

This role is also responsible for oversight of underwriting rules/guidelines and will work with business partners to develop strategic solutions to achieve profitable growth.

Enhancing overall reporting capabilities, coaching and mentoring employees, providing support for and problem-solving escalated customer issues, and occasional auditing of team functions will be required as well.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in both traditional Group and Voluntary employee benefits, a minimum of 15+ years relevant industry experience including at least 7+ years of team management and leadership, and 5+ years of consultative collaboration with a 1099 sales organization Experience with reporting and analytics is also preferred.

Responsibilities


* Build, develop and lead a high-performing underwriting team to effectively manage the volume and complexity of business needed to achieve the division's growth and profit objectives while providing consultative support to a 1099-focused sales organization


* Develop, execute, and manage underwriting risk management strategies to optimize the oversight of in-force business, including the assessment of performance at both the account and block levels.


* Collaborate with business and sales leaders to develop strategies and guidelines that ensure alignment and consistency between Worksite and Signature Solution product and underwriting offerings


* Reinforce the strategic direction and help cultivate a profitable book of business according to the business plan; ensure team objectives are aligned to the organization's goals


* Ensure underwriters are compliant with company practices and standards


* Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, business partners, and colleagues


* Engage with product development teams to keep abreast of market dynamics and market cycle awareness in support of business plan objectives


* Oversee underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements


* Maintain subject matter expertise and technical knowledge through continuous learning and development


* Build understanding of full customer experience, through their eyes, to highlight opportunities to improve our offering - this includes understanding products, actuarial, enrollment, admin, and claim methodologies/processes


* Manage, mentor, and coach UW teams on technical and professional skills


* Lead and motivate teams to cultivate an environment of continuous improvement; reco...