Manager of Benefits Underwriting Buffalo

Buffalo , NY $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 / Annual

Description

Our client, a leading national brokerage firm, is seeking a strategic Manager of Benefits Underwriting to lead a team supporting mid-to-large, fully-insured, level-funded, and self-funded clients across the region. This is a leadership-focused role to mentor and guide the team while maintaining a small book of business, allowing you to concentrate on strategic oversight, team development, and high-level client solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the employee benefits underwriting and financial analysis team, providing guidance on complex, self-funded accounts

Oversee financial analyses, reporting, and forecasting for large regional clients

Develop innovative, strategic solutions tailored to each client's unique needs

Serve as primary liaison to carriers and TPAs


Qualifications
8+ years of experience in group benefits, with at least 3 years in a management capacity

Background with a brokerage/consulting firm and/or insurance carrier

Strong benefits underwriting expertise, including pharmacy benefits and stop loss

Active Life and Health insurance license

Exceptional communication and organizational skills

Proven ability to lead teams and manage strategic client relationships


What We Offer
Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Collaborative, supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a strategic impact with a top-tier national broker


About Criterion Executive Search, Inc.

For 44 years Criterion Executive Search has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading executive staffing and recruiting firms. As one of Tampa, FL first recruiting & staffing agencies we have been privileged to work with leading companies throughout the state of Florida. Those same strategic partnerships have allowed us to perfect our personalized, life-cycle approach to placing the ideal candidates with their ideal companies.

Our innovative individualized placement strategies allow us to match Insurance professionals with companies throughout the country, and beyond. Each of our job placement specialists has a minimum of two years in the recruiting industry and an average of nearly 15 years of experience. Each recruiter has their own, personal, and direct experiences within their specialization.

You may expect complete confidentiality at all times during the hiring process; a key element to the success of our business. In today's age we understand that our client's privacy is of the utmost importance.

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Job Id Number : 11265
Staffing Industry : Insurance
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