Group Dental Underwriter

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We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all… The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

• Proficient group health underwriting knowledge
• Proficient in broker and industry practices as pertains to product, enrollment techniques, and service needs of broker and client
• Understanding of Aflac/Aflac Group’s products and services, with an emphasis on Group Dental, affiliated systems and applicable operational policies and procedures
• Knowledgeable in processes related to acquisition, implementation, service and billing of accounts
• Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office suite software

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration or related field
• Three or more years of professional job related experience in the group benefits industry

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Completion of CLU, LOMA, HIAA or other insurance related courses
• Background in Group Dental and/or Vision Underwriting is strongly preferred

Less than or equal to 10%

• Responds to a variety of moderately customized Requests for Proposal (RFP) involving Aflac Group Dental and Vision products and services; using established underwriting criteria and rating methodologies, analyzes risk and financial data to underwrite new business opportunities for medium to large groups and some Broker cases
• Communicates with brokers or clients to discuss and/or obtain case details pertinent to the decision making process; considers the impact of underwriting decisions on profitability of the account, product line, and company; follows all applicable group regulations and works in support of the business’ goals
• Initiates follow-up and adherence to established timelines; works closely with the sales team to ensure deliverables are met; develops strong working relationships with sales partners to obtain case details and understand unique needs of the assigned groups; collaborates with sales team and other internal departments to negotiate rates, benefit plan options, and other issues to optimize retention, growth and profit; is instrumental in managing and attaining market specific financial goals;
  
  participates in data analysis, product line reviews, and reporting projects
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging trends, assesses impact, and collaborates to incorporate into future solutions; ensures adherence to state, federal, and industry laws, regulations, guidelines, and publications
• May…