Sr. Underwriting Specialist, Department Supervisor

Overview

WHY NORTH RISK PARTNERS
Are you interested in doing work that matters everyday with an organization intentional about building and living out a values-driven team culture? North Risk Partners is a fast-growing firm dedicated to serving the insurance and risk management needs of businesses and individuals. We provide expertise in Commercial Lines, Employee & Individual Benefits, Personal Lines, Surety, Claims, and Risk Management. Our team consists of over 450 employees working in over 30 locations across five states, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

Job Type: Full-time

At North Risk Partners, our #oneTEAM lives out #one MISSION: to provide extraordinary #service to our clients, to each other, and to our communities while living out our core values each day. Our team environments are designed to provide #oneTEAM members opportunity to focus on collaborative relationships (clients and team), variety from day-to-day, constant learning, and the tools and resources to learn and grow at work and in life.

This position performs a combination of leading and overseeing the daily operations of the underwriting team along with conducting the work of an experienced Underwriting Specialist. This client service focused role evaluates and prices employee benefits plans, ensures financial visibility, and competitiveness. The role involves advanced risk assessment, collaboration with sales and service team members, and strategic guidance on complex customer plans and programs.

• Leader - Oversee underwriting operations for group, self-funded, and alternative benefits products
• Leader - Review and approve complex or high-value cases, including renewals and new business
• Leader - Collaborate with Risk Advisors to support business growth and profitability
• Leader - Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and the competitive benefits landscape
• Leader - Train and mentor new team members to ensure consistency, alignment, and accuracy
• Leader - Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Leader - Support process improvement initiatives and system enhancements
• Leader - Support team development and performance, workflow efficiency, and customer satisfaction

• Underwriting Specialist - Analyze group demographics, claim experience, and plan designs to develop accurate pricing models
• Underwriting Specialist - Lead underwriting for large and complex cases, including renewals, midyear and quarterly claim review meetings, and new business
• Underwriting Specialist - Collaborate with Risk Advisors, Account Managers, and carrier partners to negotiate optimal terms
• Underwriting Specialist - Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines and pricing models
• Underwriting Specialist - Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support client retention and growth

• A combination of education and experience generally attained through a Bachelor’s degree (Business, Math, Actuarial Science, or related field preferred), and a minimum of 5 years underwriting experience in the employee benefits space
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
• Knowledge of group benefits administration and compliance requirements
• Willingness to obtain & maintain a life & health insurance license
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Familiarity with underwriting software and data analytic tools
• Self-starter who takes initiative to identify problems and lead by example

• A role model for North Risk Partners’ core values, mission, and desired culture
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Professionally and positively represent North Risk Partners to all coworkers, clients, and external stakeholders
• A team player who collaborates and works well with his/her coworkers
• A professional who demonstrates the ability to carry on a conversation with clients, Risk Advisors, and other coworkers within North Risk Partners

• Perform under normal office conditions; may include lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Twist, bend, stoop, kneel, squat,…