Quote Specialist - UO09BN We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. The Hartford’s Group Benefits segment is a market leader in life and disability insurance and an expanding suite of voluntary products and services, providing businesses with the employee benefits solutions necessary to attract and retain top talent. The Hartford sets the standard for helping individuals reclaim their lives in the face of disability or personal crisis. The Group Benefits Core Quote Specialist understands The Hartford’s Core products (Life, AD&D, LTD, STD). They are able speak to them as individual offerings and how they integrate with each other. The ability to analyze requests, prioritize strategically, and think proactively regarding customer needs and downstream impact. The Core Quote Specialist will have a great sense of ownership and responsibility when it comes to fostering relationships with our business partners. Responsibilities: • Accurately and efficiently assesses the benefits needs of new employer groups with 50-499 lives, provides knowledgeable responses and requests missing information as required. • Analyzes initial Requests for Proposal (RFPs), underwriting guidelines and product offerings to identify if offer can be made; completes and responds effectively to all RFPs by partnering with internal and external business partners. • Proficiency in manual rating for all products sold in PA space (ex: STD, LTD and Life, Voluntary products) • Systematically scrubs data in RFP, Census and Experience data, for completeness and in accordance with minimum data requirements • Understanding of plan designs to sets up and builds plan designs in PRISM • Must understand account structure in order to complete the rating in PRISM • Reviews rating reports for accuracy and reasonability; understands variances • Provides accurate and timely delivery of proposal, meets quality guidelines and turnaround times. • Ensures appropriate information flow to senior team members and to producers, field representatives, and third parties • Manages work queue, escalates urgent issues to manager and proposes work solutions as necessary • Proactively maintains case status in systems and assists Regional Account Executive. • Champions continuous improvement and change through identifying, planning and implementing improvements for the team or department • Participates in special projects which support segment needs and effectively assesses and communicates business impacts. • Adheres to required documentation standards. Qualifications: • College degree preferred or equivalent experience with financial ratings preferred. • Knowledge of employee benefits products; must be able to review and understand prior carrier booklets • This position requires an 18 month commitment before being able to post internally for another role. • Understands organizational processes, methods and systems. • Solid working knowledge of products and operational parameters. • Takes Ownership – Takes immediate and independent action, suggests improvements, sets high standards and works hard to achieve them. • Takes initiative – takes immediate and independent action when needed, suggests improvements. • Customer & market segment orientation – conveys a commitment to providing responsive customer service. • Effective writing and communication skills. • Demonstrates effective team relationships across organizational lines. • Collaborates with other members of the organization to deliver results and communicate customer needs. This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations (Grand Rapids, MI) will have the expectation of working in an office three days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. Compensation The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is: $47,800 - $71,700 Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age About Us | Culture & Employee Insights | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Benefits Human achievement is at the heart of what we do. We believe that with the right encouragement and support, people are capable of achieving amazing things. We put our belief into action by ensuring individuals and businesses are well protected, and by going even further – making an impact in ways that go beyond an insurance policy. Nearly 19,000 employees use their unique talents in careers that span a variety of disciplines – from developing the latest technology to creating and promoting our products to evaluating future financial risks. We’re also committed to programs that drive education and support volunteerism, which put human beings first. 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