Global Underwriting Consultant

Description and Requirements
Job Location: Hybrid in Wilmington DE, Aurora IL, Kansas City MO, and Bridgewater NJ. Also open to virtual throughout the US.
Role Value Proposition:
MetLife has the capabilities, resources, and experience to deliver world-class benefits to expatriates. We are uniquely positioned to become a leading global employee benefits provider. We have a strong global footprint in medical, life, and pensions. We are investing globally, regionally, and locally to significantly grow our business.
The Underwriting Consultant will provide underwriting and pricing for new business and renewals of expatriate benefits products including medical, life, LTD and/or dental.
Key Responsibilities:

• The Underwriting Consultant will provide underwriting and pricing for new business and/or renewals of expatriate benefit products including medical, life, LTD, and/or dental.
• Analyses risk for complex cases by running manual rate calculations or preparing experience rated quotes. Works with sales to ensure cases are rated appropriately prior to approval.
• Analyzing demographic, regulatory, financial and plan design information to decide whether to accept risk and at what premium level.
• Ensure specifications of Request for Proposals are addressed and clarified as appropriate.
• Prices and offers plan changes and produces reports.
• Manages portfolio of mid-level to high-level complexity.
• Updates databases with quote and sales information to track results.
• Provides consultative services to sales producers, brokers, and/or customers regarding group insurance plans. Responds to inquiries as appropriate.
• Assists in the implementation process by verifying quoted plan design information.
• Meets or exceeds specified metrics for completion of new business quotes and/or renewals.
• Conducts training for sales and/or underwriting staff.
• May participate in project work or on teams to develop or improve underwriting processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• 5+ years of group underwriting experience, with at least 1 year of experience with medical/healthcare products.
• Strong working knowledge of underwriting policies and procedures, underwriting guidelines and philosophies. Demonstrated strong analytical skills, strong written and oral communication skills.
• A willingness to take risk with appropriate levels of risk assessment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong customer service skills.
• High level of organization skill and the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong Excel and personal computer skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• International benefits experience
• Knowledge of Life, LTD and Dental

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
The wage range for applicants for this position is 67,000 to 112,600 . This role is also eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. MetLife offers a comprehensive benefits program, including healthcare benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave, legal plan services, and paid time off. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.