| Location | Newark, New Jersey |
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Operations - Insurance OperationsAt 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.
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.
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