PLADS Group Underwriter III

　　The Company: Aflac Columbus

　　The Location:

　　Remote, US, 31999 Farmington, CT, US, 06032

　　The Division: PLADS

　　Job Id: 5850

　　Salary Range: $48,000 – $110,000

　　We’ve Got You Under Our Wing

　　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 Ethisphere.com.

　　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.

　　Work Designation. This role isremote.This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. 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.

　　What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

　　Acting with Integrity

　　Communicating Effectively

　　Pursuing Self-Development

　　Serving Customers

　　Supporting Change

　　Supporting Organizational Goals

　　Working with Diverse Populations

　　What does it take to be successful in this role?

　　Has extensive knowledge of changes to policies, procedures, and governance tools, to ensure processes are up-to-date, reflect new policies and facilitate implementation within own work area

　　Solid group Life/Disability underwriting knowledge

　　Understanding of Group Life and Disability products and services, affiliated systems and applicable operational policies and procedures

　　Strong math skills

　　Education & Experience Required

　　Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

　　5 years of experience in the Underwriting area

　　Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

　　Principal Duties & Responsibilities

　　Completes assignments of high complexity while working within delegated authority

　　Provides technical underwriting support and guidance to customers and distributors, consistently providing excellent customer service

　　Maintains distributor relationships by consistently requesting the correct evidence, consistently making the correct decision and always explaining rating decisions

　　Completes a range of queries and referrals within agreed authority limits, measuring the exposure analyzing the risk of each case to maintain underwriting standards

　　Proactively contributes to the development and improvement of technical underwriting standards, controls, practices and procedures to better meet business goals

　　Proactively contributes ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions /procedures/philosophy, ensuring we charge the right premium for the associated risk

　　Proactively supports development of self and others and contributing to a positive and supportive team culture

　　Identifies training opportunities for self and others and assists with training as directed

　　Works closely with distributors and other operational areas to support the overall achievement of the business plan, demonstrating knowledge in underwriting expertise, systems, procedures and processes

　　Assists with quality reviews in order to help identify, assess and take action to mitigate risks to achievement of underwriting goals and objectives

　　Undertakes investigations and inspections of data, processes and practice to identify potential or actual compliance issues and recommend appropriate action

　　Collates and analyzes data and make recommendations to support the underwriter´s decision making process

　　Assesses and evaluates underwriting processes in order to identify areas for improvement, tracking actions and monitoring implementation to demonstrate the impact that change may have

　　Acts as lead technical resource for standard methodologies and systems knowledge to enable underwriters to deliver to customers efficiently and effectively

　　Reviews and interprets information and advises internal clients of appropriate action to fulfill procedural and regulatory requirements

　　Performs other duties as required

　　Total Rewards

　　This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate. The salary range for this position is $48,000 to $110,000.

　　In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1 hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.

　　Nearest Major Market:Columbus GA