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Employee Benefits Staff Underwriter
Buffalo, NY$45K - $86K / yearPosted 2 weeks ago
Full-timehybridentry
Job Description
- Provide underwriting support to Benefit Consultants, Client Relationship Managers and Account Executives
- Coordinate provision of financial analysis, clinical analysis and reporting
- Perform underwriting, contribution and financial analysis reports
- Coordinate client reporting package and deliver clear and concise reporting on a timely basis
- Act as an internal financial consultant to Client Relationship Managers and Account Executives
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:
- At least three months of experience in a similar or related position
- Life Accident & Health and designations preferred
- Excel proficiency is a must! Experience with advanced Excel functions desired
- Additional Computers skills desired include Word, Outlook & PowerPoint
- Bachelor’s degree in Math, Economics, Accounting, Business or related field
- Operational background with a strong ability to prioritize, plan and problem solve in a team environment
- Demonstrated relationship building skills
- Capability to work quickly and efficiently
- Methodical, yet swift decision-making skills
- 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 constraints
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 1st 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 $45,000.00 to $85,830.25.