Senior Underwriter, Stop Loss
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Insurance
Underwriter, Insurance Analyst, Risk Manager/Analyst, Insurance Risk / Loss Control
Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide.
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Job Description:
Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work. Internal candidates are not required to relocate near an office.
The opportunity: Sun Life is seeking a passionate individual who can exercise independent and creative thinking to achieve defined sales and profitability goals to join us in a Senior Underwriter, Stop Loss role.
As a member of the Stop Loss Underwriting Team, you will be part of the leading direct provider of stop loss insurance in the United States. This is a great opportunity to join the Sun Life Stop Loss Underwriting Team!
How you will contribute:
- Evaluate, price, and propose rate and strategy on Stop Loss prospects, including specific and aggregate benefits
- Investigate case-level information to properly assess risk and provide client centric solutions
- Operate within established underwriting guidelines and profitability targets
- Manage the sold case process including review of required sold case paperwork, case contingencies, and final risk assessment
- Manage assigned workload to meet productivity and time service standards
- Demonstrate strong decision-making skills, while recognizing and accounting for anticipated consequences
- Identify and assess the impact of emerging market conditions
- Act as a resource for other underwriters and sales team members
- Partner with regional sales team to implement successful strategies for profitable growth
- Display teamwork and collaboration with internal and external partners
- Support the identification and development of best practices, workflows and procedures
What you will bring with you :
- Ability to work with a diverse range of people
- 4+ years of Medical Stop Loss underwriting experience is required (Self of fully insured)
- 5-7+ years of other medical underwriting experience will be considered
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong math, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Demonstrates multi-tasking ability
- Must be detail oriented, well organized and have the ability to manage a high-volume workload with multiple priorities
- Continuous improvement mindset
Salary Range: $85,200-$127,800
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business.
We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.
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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and…
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