AVP, Group Underwriting

JOB DESCRIPTION

Combined Insurance, a Chubb Company, is seeking an Assistant Vice President to join our fast-paced, high energy, growing company.

We are proud of our tradition of success in the insurance industry of over 100 years.

Come join our team of hard-working, talented professionals!

Job Summary

This position is an Assistant Vice President (AVP) level role that will support our Chubb Workplace Benefits (CWB) division.

The AVP role will be responsible for both strategic and tactical initiatives - helping to develop strategy, building strategic capabilities consistent with growth targets, balancing growth and profitability targets, building effective teams and expertise, and leading the overall daily activities of the Chubb Workplace Benefits underwriting team.

This role is also responsible for oversight of underwriting rules/guidelines and will work with business partners to develop strategic solutions to achieve profitable growth.

Enhancing overall reporting capabilities, coaching and mentoring employees, providing support for and problem-solving escalated customer issues, and occasional auditing of team functions will be required as well.

The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge/background in both traditional Group and Voluntary employee benefits, a minimum of 15+ years UW experience with at least 7+ years of managing/leading teams.

Experience with reporting and analytics is also preferred.

Responsibilities


* Build, develop and lead the underwriting team to support the volume and complexity of business required to support the division's growth and profit objectives


* Build out and oversee the Group Employer paid product into the Group Underwriting process flow from proposal through to implementation.


* Reinforce the strategic direction and help cultivate a profitable book of business according to the business plan; ensure team objectives are aligned to the organization's goals


* Ensure underwriters are compliant with company practices and standards


* Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, business partners, and colleagues


* Engage with product development teams to keep abreast of market dynamics and market cycle awareness in support of business plan objectives


* Oversee underwriting activities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements


* Maintain subject matter expertise and technical knowledge through continuous learning and development


* Build understanding of full customer experience, through their eyes, to highlight opportunities to improve our offering - this includes understanding products, actuarial, enrollment, admin, and claim methodologies/processes


* Manage, mentor, and coach UW teams on technical and professional skills


* Lead and motivate teams to cultivate an environment of continuous improvement; recommend and implement changes to optimize efficiency as needed


* Support, advocate, and provide guidance to our dis...