Director, Group Underwriting

Summary

Lead a regional team underwriting group life, disability, and supplemental health insurance for large employers, driving profitability and risk management while coaching underwriters and shaping market strategies.

Job Classification:

Operations - Insurance Operations

At Prudential, we're committedtohelpingpeopleachievefinancialwellnessandpeaceofmind.OurGroupInsurancebusinessdeliverslife,disability,absence,andsupplementalhealthsolutionsthathelpemployerssupporttheirworkforceandemployeesprotectwhatmattersmost.

For more than a century, Prudential has been a trusted provider of employee benefits solutions. Today, our Group Insurance organization partners with employers across the United States, combining deep industry expertise, data-driven insights, and innovative risk management strategiestohelpclientsattract,retain,andsupporttheiremployees.Ourunderwritingteamsplayacriticalroleindrivingprofitablegrowth,deliveringexceptionalcustomerexperiences,andhelpingbusinessesnavigateanevolvingbenefitslandscape.

PrudentialisseekinganexperiencedandstrategicunderwritingleadertojoinourGroupInsuranceorganizationasaDirector,GroupUnderwriting.Inthisrole,youwillleadaregionalteamresponsibleforunderwritingandriskmanagementacrossourPremierandNationalAccountssegments.

The Director will oversee a portfolio of complex group insurance business while driving profitable growth, retention, and risk management outcomes. This leader willpartnercloselywithDistribution,Actuarial,Claims,Product,andotherbusinessstakeholderstodevelopmarketstrategies,optimizeunderwritingperformance,andensureconsistentexecutionacrossadiverseportfolioofclients.

Successinthisrolerequiresacombinationofstrongtechnicalunderwritingexpertise,strategicbusinessleadership,talentdevelopmentcapabilities,andtheabilitytoinfluencedecisionsacrossadynamicandevolvingmarketplace.

What you'll do:

Leadership&TalentDevelopment

Lead,coach,anddevelopahigh-performingteamofunderwritingprofessionals.
Fosteracultureofaccountability,collaboration,innovation,andcontinuouslearning.
Drivetalentmanagementstrategies,includingrecruitment,successionplanning,employeedevelopment,andperformancemanagement.
Serveasavisibleleaderandchangechampion,helpingteamsnavigateevolvingbusinessprioritiesandorganizationalinitiatives.

PortfolioManagement&BusinessPerformance

Own underwriting results for an assigned portfolio, including profitability, revenue growth, retention, and risk management outcomes.
Monitorportfoliotrends,emergingrisks,andfinancialperformancetoidentifyopportunitiesanddriveinformedbusinessdecisions.
Ensureconsistentunderwritingpracticesandsoundriskselectionacrosstheteam'sbookofbusiness.
Leveragemarketintelligence,experiencedata,andperformancemetricstooptimizeportfolioresults.

StrategicLeadership

Contribute to segment, region and enterprise-wide business planning initiatives.
Helpshapeunderwritingandpricingstrategiesthatsupportlong-termgrowthobjectives.
Influencebusinessdecisionsthroughdata-drivenrecommendationsandindustryexpertise.
Identifyopportunitiestoimproveoperationalefficiency,underwritingeffectiveness,andcustomeroutcomes.

Client&PartnerEngagement

Buildstrongrelationshipswithinternalstakeholders,brokers,consultants,andkeycustomers.
PartnercloselywithDistribution,Actuarial,Claims,Product,Finance,andotherfunctionalteamstodelivereffectiveunderwritingsolutions.
Participateinhigh-profilecaseconsultations,negotiations,andclientdiscussionsasneeded.
RepresentUnderwritinginstrategicbusinessdiscussionsandsupportmarket-facinginitiatives.

Governance&OperationalExcellence

Ensureadherencetounderwritingguidelines,riskmanagementstandards,andregulatoryrequirements.
Leadqualityreviewactivitiesandoperationaloversighteffortstomaintainconsistencyandexcellenceacrosstheteam.
Drivecontinuousprocessimprovementinitiativesthatenhanceefficiency,transparency,andcustomerexperience.
Supportthedevelopment,implementation,andongoingrefinementofunderwritingpoliciesandprocedures.

What you'll need:

10+yearsofGroupInsuranceunderwritingexperiencewithexpertiseinLifeandDisabilityproducts.
Provenleadershipexperiencemanaginganddevelopingunderwritingprofessionals.
Demonstratedsuccessmanagingcomplexportfolioswhiledeliveringstrongprofitability,growth,andretentionresults.
Strongunderstandingofunderwritingprinciples,pricingmethodologies,andriskmanagementpractices.
Excellentanalytical,financial,andproblem-solvingcapabilities.
Exceptionalcommunication,presentation,negotiation,andrelationshipmanagementskills.
Abilitytoinfluenceandcollaborateeffectivelyacrossmultiplestakeholdergroupsandlevelsofleadership.
Strongorganizationalskillswiththeabilitytomanagecompetingprioritiesinafast-pacedenvironment.

It'd be a plus if you had:

SupplementalHealthunderwritingexperience.
ExperienceworkingwithPremierand/orNationalAccountsbusinesssegments.
AdvancedproficiencyinExcelanddataanalysistools.
Experienceleadingstrategicinitiatives,processimprovements,ortransformationefforts.
Knowledgeofindustrytrends,competitivemarketdynamics,andevolvingregulatoryenvironmentswithinGroupInsurance.

WhatYou'llBring

Strategicmindsetwithafocusondrivingbusinessresults.
Strongleadershippresenceandexecutive-levelinfluenceskills.
Customer-focusedapproachtodecision-makingandproblemsolving.
Abilitytobalancegrowth,riskmanagement,andclientneeds.
Passionfordevelopingtalentandbuildinghigh-performingteams.
Continuousimprovementmindsetandwillingnesstochallengethestatusquo.

What we offer you:

Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $136,200.00 to $204,400.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period).

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

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