Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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Lawley is in search of an Employee Benefits Underwriter for their Employee Benefits Group! This position would focus on providing underwriting support to our service team, and coordinating financial analysis, clinical analysis, and reporting. The ideal candidate would have 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 underwriting background, and the desire to join one of the best places to work in WNY, please consider applying today!

Fun damental Components of the Job:

These are the fun damental components of the job:

• 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 fun ctions 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.

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 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.

Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work

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