Sr. Group Underwriter

Chubb Benefits, is seeking a Senior Group Underwriter to join our fast-paced, high energy, growing company. We are proud of our tradition of success in the insurance industry of over 100 years. Come join our team of hard-working, talented professionals!JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Group Underwriter position will be responsible for underwriting complex Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Disability and Life new business opportunities and renewals for Chubb Workplace Benefits. The individual will partner with sales during the proposal and renewal process to look for ways to grow sales while maintaining a profitable block of business based upon company guidelines. This role requires exceptional skills in Microsoft Office, has a deal maker mentality, can handle multiple tasks at the same time, is comfortable in a fast- paced environment, is results driven, detail oriented, and maintains a focused attention to accuracy.RESPONSIBILITIES:Engage with Sales on how best to present a competitive Chubb proposal by optimizing plan design and pricing for a particular client.Create proposals for potential clients that place Chubb in the most favorable position to gain the business based upon Chubb’s guidelines and standards.Collaborate with other functional areas with the onboarding of new group clients to insure an exceptional customer experience.Gather data on group clients and distribution partners to ensure underwriting offers are within compliance parameters.Participate and lead initiatives related to Group Underwriting continuous improvement and or support other Chubb Worksite functions.Meet all departmental goals for productivity, quality and turnaround time.Handles complex cases within assigned authority limits: Binding Authority 5,000+ livesCOMPETENCIES:Customer CentricProblem solving skillsStrong Analytical skillsDetail OrientedRelationship ManagementTeam playerExcellent communication skillsStrong mathematical skillsSKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:Exceptional technical skillsExceptional skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Power Point. Microsoft Access a plus.Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.Ability to make decisions in the absence of complete informationPrevious experience in defining system requirements and conducting User Acceptance Testing a plusExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrates strong negotiation skillsAbility to quickly and effectively adapt to a changing environment3+ years of Group and or Voluntary Benefits underwriting experienceAdvanced knowledge of voluntary benefits productsEDUCATION:Bachelor’s degreeOffice Location: 8750 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60631In-Office Expectation: 4 days In Office, 1 day remoteThe pay range for the role is $80,000 to $115,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website. The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.OUR BENEFITSAs a Chubb corporate employee, you have access to one of the most comprehensive benefit plans in the business, designed to meet your needs and help you reach your financial goals. More details can be found here. Chubb is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive compensation package that is appropriate in the market where they work. Below are several of the many benefits we offer our employees:Health insuranceDental insuranceTuition reimbursementA company-match 401(k) planDisability insuranceLife insuranceEmployee referral bonusesABOUT CHUBB BENEFITSCombined Insurance Company of America (Chubb Benefits) is a leading provider of supplemental accident, health, disability, and life insurance products in the U.S. and Canada. Headquartered in Chicago with a tradition of more than 100 years of success, we are committed to making the world of supplemental insurance easy to understand. The company has an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau and an A + (Superior) financial strength rating by AM Best.ABOUT CHUBBChubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.