Guardian Life Hiring for Rating & Quoting Associate III at Santa Fe, New Mexico Full Time

As a part of the underwriting organization, the Rating & Quoting Associate III will serve as one of the first points of contact for sales staff and brokers when a Request for Proposal (RFP) is received. The Rating & Quoting Associate III leverages industry and local market knowledge, working in concert with underwriting and distribution partners to evaluate plan designs and product packages to develop accurate manual rates.

The Rating & Quoting Associate III is critical to Guardian’s long term profitable growth, managing the processing and distributing of proposals, and responding to inquiries from brokers, sales staff, and underwriters.

You will

• Discuss and make recommendations about RFP, plan design options, rate options, and multi-line options with sales staff and underwriters.

• Collaborate with sales professionals and partner with underwriting staff to negotiate rates, terms, and conditions.

• Build strong relationships with sales representatives, underwriters, brokers, and their staff, to ensure that customer needs are met while maintaining profitability and adherence to risk guidelines.

• Generate proposals by applying Guardian and competitor information to rate, re-rate, quote, and re-quote competitive proposals, based upon specifications in the RFP, internal guidelines, and/or discussions/negotiations with sales and underwriting staff.

• Participate in ad hoc project work focused on continuous improvement, specific to rating quality and efficiency.

• Build and support maintenance of rating partnerships.

• Support and adapt to workflow development and changes.

You have

• AA/AS or BA/BS preferred.

• 2+ years Group Insurance experience, preferably in an underwriting or sales support function.

• Excellent communication and listening skills with ability facilitate discussions among sales staff, underwriting and other key partners.

• Excellent customer service soft skills.

• Intermediate math/analytical skills.

• Planning and organization skills; ability to multi-task while working independently.

• Ability to handle challenging priorities.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Strong consultative, negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills with a sales orientation.

• Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships at all levels.

• Personal accountability (goal oriented and meets processing goals, etc.).

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

• Proficient in CPS.

Location /Travel

• Remote – WFH Flexibility or from any Guardian office. May be expected to come into a Guardian work location occasionally, as determined by their people leader. Travel up to 10%, as needed.

Salary Range

$41,060.00 – $61,595.00

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.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.)

• Employee Resource Groups that advocate for inclusion and diversity

• J.E.D.I. certification and training programs

• Matching gifts/volunteering

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] .

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .