Employee Benefits Senior Underwriter- Buffalo or Rochester, NY (Hybrid or Remote)

Employee Benefits Senior Underwriter- Buffalo or Rochester, NY (Hybrid or Remote)

Lawley is in search of an Employee Benefits Senior Underwriter in Buffalo or Rochester, NY for their Employee Benefits Group! We would also be open to someone being fully remote from outside the Western New York area for the right candidate, with occasional travel to Buffalo or Rochester, NY. This position would act as a liaison with insurance carriers and third-party administrators for all client reporting as well as maintaining RFP’s in relation to self-funded clients and make recommendations. The ideal candidate would have at least 3 years’ of underwriting experience from a health insurance company, a LAH license, and ideally a background in math or actuarial studies. Lawley is a family owned organization with strong core values that offers an emphasis on work / life balance. This position offers a competitive salary structure, generous benefits, a hybrid remote/in office schedule (once fully trained), and more! If you have a group benefits underwriting background, and the desire to join one of the best places to work in insurance, please consider applying today!

Fundamental Components of the Job:

• Act as a liaison with insurance carriers and third-party administrators for all client reporting
• Create graphs, charts, claims analysis and design unique reports to fit each client’s needs including pre-renewals, premium equivalents and underwriting considerations
• Maintain tools to calculate self-funded client reserve requirements (IBNR) that meets actuarial standards
• Work with medical, dental and group staff to create client presentations
• Maintain RFP’s in relation to self-funded clients and make recommendation on self-funded RFP’s
• Utilize benchmarks, develop models for enhancing efficiency and accuracy and maintain complete and accurate documentation of all tasks in Salesforce
• Act as a resource and mentor, and provide input on all aspects of client reporting and analytics

Other functions of the job:

• Expand and grow in your role when supporting miscellaneous duties as requested

Skills/Traits That We Value for This Role:

• Insurance experience in customer service background or account management
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar or related position
• Life Accident & Health License; designations preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Economics, Accounting, Business or related field
• Relevant knowledge of group insurance products, documents and usages
• Excel proficiency is a must! Experience with advanced Excel functions desired
• Additional Computers skills desired include Word, Outlook & PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on meeting expectations and requirements of both internal partners and external customers
• Operational background with a strong ability to prioritize, plan and problem solve in a team environment
• Ability to work well independently and on a team
• Incredible attention to detail and organizational skills
• Positive attitude, even in a fast-paced environment
• A passion to make customers and coworkers feel important and valued
• Precise verbal and written communication skills, even under time constraint
• Capability to work quickly and efficiently
• Methodical, yet swift decision-making skills

What’s in It for You?

A bit about Lawley!

• We are not a call center environment
• We achieve success by building genuine relationships together, with our teams and clients
• We are a family owned insurance broker (70+ years!)
• We are deeply committed to the communities we serve and love to get involved
• We work hard and play hard!!!

 Why Lawley? 

• Competitive salary and referral bonuses!
• Expansive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision—and SO many more)
• 3 weeks of PTO (prorated based on start date) AND a generous holiday schedule – available 1^st day!
• Company 401K contribution received starting Day 1 (for participants 21+ years old)
• Educational support, career development, and growth opportunities
• Job Security (we’ve never had a lay-off, even during the pandemic)
• Flexibility, including hybrid schedules! Business hours 8am-4:30pm
• Comfortable, family-oriented culture, with an emphasis on work life balance
• Unlimited Volunteer Time Off opportunities (so you can assist in serving our communities)
• Fulfilling opportunities that align with your career path and our business needs

The compensation range for this position takes many factors into consideration including but not limited to: years of experience/training, skill set, and licenses/designations. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for a position as circumstances and location can vary in every hiring situation. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $56,750 to $101,279.75 (salary grade ranges min-max)

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