Underwriting Support Associate

Is the opportunity to join a culture where "We Do the Right Thing," and "We Courageously Shape Our Future Together" important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as a Underwriting Support Associate. This position plays a vital role in the Group Underwriting organization's ability to effectively deliver a competitive quote and meet our customers' needs. The Underwriting Support Associate II is the first point of contact for incoming quote requests and is responsible for all activities related to the review and preparation of a request for proposals (RFP). You will • Assist the team achieve success through innovation and optimization which will drive better outcomes for the customer and our business. • Effectively communicate with Brokers and Sales partners to validate RFP information, including Planholder and census data. • Maintain service levels and meet/exceed production and quality metrics. • Develop productive working relationships with key business partners. • Analyze data and use sound judgement in decision making and problem solving. • Participate and support all functions within the Underwriting Operations team. You have • High School Diploma required / college, AA or AS degree preferred. • Experience in a fast-paced, operations environment preferred. • Demonstrates creative thinking and making decisions based on available information. • Ability to develop and manage relationships with internal and external contacts. • Advocates for change on the team, within the department, and within Guardian. • Excellent customer-facing skills and demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving. • Displays agility in handling multiple tasks, responding rapidly to changing priorities, and working within tight deadlines. • Ability to navigate through various systems and documents to find pertinent information. • Displays strong Microsoft excel skills. Reporting Relationships As Underwriting Support Associate, you will report directly to the Manager, Underwriting. Location /Travel Hybrid role: 3 days in the office, 2 days and can be in Bethlehem, PA; or Holmdel, NJ office. We will consider remote candidates if experience aligns. Salary Range: $36,420.00 - $54,630.00 The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation. Our Promise At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]. Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. Apply Job!