Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Standard is committed to making a difference in the lives of others and is seeking a Senior Underwriter for their National Accounts - Life and Disability team. This role involves underwriting group ancillary lines, managing a book of business, and mentoring team members to ensure sound underwriting decisions and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite group ancillary lines and evaluate moderate to high levels of risk and complexity for customers with primarily 5,000+ lives in the National Accounts ancillary lines market
• Manage an in-force book of business that includes moderate to complex cases, serving as a primary contact and internal consultant to management and external contacts
• Provide guidance to others in the underwriting family as a key resource to the division; mentor 1:1, classroom train, and identify training gaps and trainee needs in collaboration with leadership within the Mid-Market underwriting teams, field office sales and service partners
• Project work as needed

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to present comfortably in pricing calls
• Ability to travel 5% of the time
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field is preferred, additional experience in lieu of education
• At least 5 years of Life and Disability underwriting experience working in the mid-market (1,000+) space strongly preferred

Benefits

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

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