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Quote SpecialistPortland Staffing • Portland, ME, US
Quote Specialist

Quote Specialist

Portland Staffing • Portland, ME, US
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Join Team Unum

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life's moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide :

  • Award-winning culture
  • Inclusion and diversity as a priority
  • Performance Based Incentive Plans
  • Competitive benefits package that includes : Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
  • Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
  • Mental health support
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Student loan repayment options
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work environments

All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.

With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you're directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!

General Summary

The Quote Specialist is responsible for producing product quotes for customers with a vast range in lives / complexity and / or supporting submission of any sold cases. Quote Specialists will primarily focus on cases in either the Small Business Segment or the Core Market Segment but could be across any size segments to support requests as needed (e.g. during high demand). This role requires a strong partnership with Underwriters and Field Partners to ensure that all data needs are met, that work hand-offs are effectively communicated, and that due dates are managed effectively. The incumbent will be responsible for understanding all products within the portfolio offered within the area (e.g. Unum Group or Individual Disability) : Group Long and Short-Term Disability, Group Life & AD&D, Dental, Vision, Paid Leave, Statutory Disability, the Voluntary Benefits Portfolio, and Various Individual Disability and Long Term Disability products). In support of the sales teams and underwriting, the Quote Specialist is accountable for the creation of accurate and timely rates, quotes, proposals, as well as the timely financial recognition of the customers new products and services at time of sale.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

  • Manage the quote process for new quote requests by evaluating the broker and sales rep request, executing technical aspects of the rating process to generate accurate rates for each product / offer requested, complete risk evaluations, and deliver an accurate proposal.
  • Identify standard and non-standard business procedure and process appropriately. Apply underwriting risk and escalation rules, accurately evaluate Standard Industrial Classifications (SIC) and occupational classifications for the customer, handle personally identifiable information (PII) census data according to department standards, and generate rates and proposals within service standards.
  • Leverage tools appropriately to come to the right risk and pricing outcome on field new business and renewal appeals.
  • Ensure accurate preparation of complex census data using word and excel.
  • When provided, demonstrate ability to most closely match and / or align offers that will compliment in-force plan designs based on a review of Requests for Proposal, Benefit Summaries, and / or complex contracts.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to be able to make appropriate assumptions to present rates to the Underwriter in cases that require Underwriter involvement, and proactively provide viable plan options.
  • Assist in development and execution of ad hoc special processes.
  • Identifies problems early in the RFP process and works with appropriate resources to resolve or escalate as needed.
  • Consult with Underwriters for guidance and signoff on non-standard and / or complex plan design requests.
  • Provide superior customer service and demonstrate expertise with customers, ensuring total client satisfaction with Market Distribution Partners and internal business partners.
  • Correspond with external partners, as appropriate via phone and written communications as needed to ensure accurate delivery of quotes and submissions.
  • Partner with sales team and all necessary internal partners to ensure a complete, accurate, timely, and smooth submission of sold cases.
  • Coordinate broker licensing and commissions with Broker Compensation Services as necessary.
  • Verify plans and that the case is within underwriting guidelines, consulting with internal partners on exceptions.
  • Operate with a sense of urgency and ownership while delivering results and focusing on the client experience.
  • Builds and nurtures effective partnerships in interaction with peers and partners. Instills confidence and trust in one's abilities, and fosters healthy Broker relationships as an extension of the field sales team.
  • Acts with a continuous improvement mindset to maximize process efficiency.
  • Demonstrates ownership of a superior client experience.
  • Demonstrates alignment of shared objectives and partnership with Sales, Underwriting and Implementation teams by setting a pace and appropriate tone of urgency and demonstrates a desire to win.
  • Provide support to peer group for high volume transaction periods and during absences.
  • Work on Business Initiatives as assigned by Manager.
  • May perform other duties as assigned
  • Job Specifications

  • 2 or 4 year college degree preferred or related industry experience.
  • Experienced in customer interactions, with an ability to effectively communicate with sales reps and Market Distribution Partners.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to develop strong working partnerships to achieve shared goals.
  • Strong ability to prioritize, organize, complete multiple tasks and accurately handle a high volume of work.
  • Operate with a high sense of urgency, meeting deadlines and productivity targets.
  • Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to work well independently and within a team.
  • Strong attention to detail with a keen focus on quality and accuracy.
  • Ability to think critically and anticipate the needs of partners and clients.
  • Strong work ethic with sensitivity to handling PII.
  • Strong critical thinking skills, with an ability to effectively analyze and solve problems, and analyze outputs for reasonability and making appropriate corrections to produce accurate results.
  • Solid math skills.
  • Embraces a fast-paced environment with the ability to adjust to change.
  • Proficient in Word, with exceptional skills in Excel with ability to navigate formulas, filtering, merging, formulas and pivot tables.
  • Proficiency with MS Outlook, Salesforce, and Unum quoting systems.
  • Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment with an open mind and high degree of engagement to ensure the success of the organization.
  • Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide. Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

    The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience. $40,000.00-$75,600.00 Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans. Company : Unum

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