Underwriter I - Group Reinsurance Plus

The Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference. They are seeking an Underwriter I to join their Group Reinsurance Plus team, focusing on group Disability and Life case presales, new business, renewals, and in-force business opportunities while collaborating with client company underwriters to ensure profitability.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites pre-sale, sold new business and renewal groups of up to 500 lives
• Demonstrates understanding of the elements of pricing including risk factors, manual rates, risk classification, pricing targets and reinsurance
• Applies all Group Reinsurance Plus underwriting guidelines when making decisions
• Understands pricing tool outputs, key concepts, and the logic behind how the tools work

Skills

• Minimum of 1+ years of Group Benefits Underwriting, or related experience is required
• Proficiency in manually rating group LTD, STD, Life and AD&D coverage
• Basic proficiency in experience rating STD and LTD lines where applicable
• Ensure data integrity reports are promptly completed
• Establishes solid relationships with all internal and external business partners
• Works directly with GRP client company underwriting and sales personnel on presales, new business, renewal, and service issues
• Negotiates prices and benefit options with GRP client company underwriters
• Focus on development of presentation skills for internal underwriting discussions
• Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, analytical and research skills
• Solid MS Office Knowledge (Microsoft Excel formulas, Word, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees.
• Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.
• Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

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