Unum UK

AVP, Core Market Underwriting

Unum UK

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chattanooga • Maine • Tennessee • United States

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Salary

💰 $114,100 - $215,700 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Manage the portfolio of a sales region to meet profit and growth objectives for Group LTD, Group Life, Group STD, and VWB.
  • Partner with sales management to achieve profit and growth objectives as approved in the regional plan and Corporate Operating Plan.
  • Develop a dynamic team of consultative underwriters proficient in providing customer focused delivery of Unum’s entire products portfolio.
  • Responsible for development of a regional team focused on consultative underwriting and best in class risk assessment and management.
  • Ensure integration of entire Unum portfolio in the sales and underwriting process.
  • Make appropriate risk management decisions consistent with the regional plan and Corporate Operating Plan.
  • Exhibit a superior understanding of market trends and conditions in assigned region developed by a close partnership with sales management.
  • Develop profit and growth plan in coordination with sales management.
  • Develop and manage inforce marketing programs in coordination with sales management that capitalize on opportunities within the assigned region.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business experience + substantial risk management expertise in either group or individual products.
  • Understanding of risk assessment principles and a complete understanding of the sales process.
  • Strong leader, mentor and developer of people.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Keen customer service orientation.
  • Quick learner.
  • Strong collaboration/partnering and teamwork skills.
  • Exhibits superior negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage a portfolio as well as individual cases.
Benefits
  • Health, Vision, Dental
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
  • Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
  • Mental health support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work environments
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
risk managementrisk assessmentconsultative underwritingsales processportfolio managementmarketing programs
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationcustomer servicecollaborationteamworknegotiationprioritizationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree