Analysis Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for quality improvement, assess the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions. Analyzes specifications on non-experience rated and experience rated cases, particularly large and/or complex cases, using established underwriting guidelines to determine eligibility and pricing. Prepares proposals/renewals/amendments by reviewing quote requests, including Key Accounts, from brokers and marketing representatives analyzing group statistical data, actuarial reports and market information to determine group eligibility and coverage pricing rates. Reviews sold policies, amendments and renewals to ensure minimal deviation from original requests to ensure adequate pricing and coverage. Maintains customer confidence by keeping all information confidential to protect company operations. Communication Supports the growth and lead the change throughout the organization as we move to a continuous improvement culture. Promotes and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within quality improvement Identifies and communicates to management process improvements that reduce workloads or improve quality for the organization. Negotiates benefits and pricing on non-experienced rated and experienced rated cases, including Large Cases, with brokers and representatives, using established underwriting guidelines. Provides sales assistance information to brokers and marketing representatives for non-experienced and experienced rated groups, including Large Cases, by answering questions and requests, quoting rates and explaining underwriting products, policies and procedures. Communicates frequently by telephone and written correspondence with internal and external customers to clarify and resolve underwriting information. Travels occasionally to customers'and Field offices to meet customer needs and represent company at industry meetings
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Group Underwriting Specialist Date: Mar 22, 2018 Location: Omaha, NE, US Company: Lincoln Financial Alternate Locations: Omaha, NE (Nebraska) Relocation assistance is not available for this opportunity. Requisition #50181 About the Company Lincoln Financial Group provides advice and solutions that help empower Americans to take charge of their financial lives with confidence and optimism. Today, more than 17 million customers trust our retirement, insurance and wealth protection expertise to help address their lifestyle, savings and income goals, as well as to guard against long-term care expenses. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) and its affiliates. The company had $222 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2015. The Role As the Underwriting Specialist you will support the evaluation of risk to determine new business, amendment, and renewal pricing using established Underwriting guidelines. You will work within a defined authority level matrix which includes experience rating and risk analysis. You will follow the pre-established appeal process and complete underwriting audits to ensure adherence and consistency to business guidelines and procedures. Functional Responsibilities Analysis Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for quality improvement, assess the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions. Analyzes specifications on non-experience rated and experience rated cases, particularly large and/or complex cases, using established underwriting guidelines to determine eligibility and pricing. Prepares proposals/renewals/amendments by reviewing quote requests, including Key Accounts, from brokers and marketing representatives analyzing group statistical data, actuarial reports and market information to determine group eligibility and coverage pricing rates. Reviews sold policies, amendments and renewals to ensure minimal deviation from original requests to ensure adequate pricing and coverage. Maintains customer confidence by keeping all information confidential to protect company operations. Communication Supports the growth and lead the change throughout the organization as we move to a continuous improvement culture. Promotes and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within quality improvement Identifies and communicates to management process improvements that reduce workloads or improve quality for the organization. Negotiates benefits and pricing on non-experienced rated and experienced rated cases, including Large Cases, with brokers and representatives, using established underwriting guidelines. Provides sales assistance information to brokers and marketing representatives for non-experienced and experienced rated groups, including Large Cases, by answering questions and requests, quoting rates and explaining underwriting products, policies and procedures. Communicates frequently by telephone and written correspondence with internal and external customers to clarify and resolve underwriting information. Travels occasionally to customers' and Field offices to meet customer needs and represent company at industry meetings. Requirements Education 4 Year/Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience (4 yrs of experience in lieu of Bachelors) Experience 1-3 yrs of underwriting experience (Group Life, STD, LTD and/or Dental) that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position Group Life, STD, LTD, and/or Dental product knowledge Experience rating capabilities in Life, STD, LTD, and/or Dental A demonstrated track record of consistently meeting and/or exceeding performance expectations Possesses a bias for action and avoids workplace distractions Drives performance targets to completion This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities. Nearest Major Market: Omaha Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs Job Segment: Underwriter, Actuarial, Accounting, Change Management, Insurance, Finance, Management
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