Location
Lincoln, NE | United States
Job description
The Lead Group Underwriter is responsible for underwriting large or complex insurance cases by using extensive subject matter knowledge about company products and underwriting principles. This position works independently and influences others to achieve significant operational targets and has responsibility for small projects within the job area.
This role could be hybrid or remote based on proximity to an office location.
At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.
What you do
- Analyze and evaluate risk for insurance cases considering characteristics such as plan design, demographics, experience, financial or medical factors, and state and federal regulations.
- Select and maintain cases to achieve revenue, persistency, and profitability goals for top and bottom line growth. Communicate financial and other factors to field partners.
- Design and coordinate issuance of plans, policies or premium rates within established departmental guidelines. Take lead on identifying problems and providing solutions and alternatives.
- Demonstrate an extensive understanding of various insurance products, their features and limitations, and industry/regulatory terms.
- Provide training and guidance to new or entry level associates. May supervise or audit the work of others.
- Lead projects of varying size that have significant impact on department results.
What you bring
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
- 3-5 years of dental or vision underwriting experience required
What We Offer
- Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
- Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
- We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
- A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you’d expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others.
- Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training and career development opportunities.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Salary Range: $74,000-$121,000
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