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Work Arrangement: Remote — Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.

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Requisition #: 74894

As a Consultant, II Group Underwriting, you will consult, analyze, and deliver on more complex assignments/projects within the Underwriting function. You will also act as a resource to internal/external stakeholders. You will independently assess more complex and higher value financial risks related to insurance products, determine price at which LFG will accept risks, alter coverage plans/levels based on risk and pricing, and bind LFG in transactions for insurance products. You will determine whether to accept or reject a risk based upon your analysis of the customer’s information.

• Reviews more complex new business and renewal requests for proposals/coverage(s) for the Life and Disability product lines in the Regional segment with 750 to 4,999 (primary segment is 1,000 to 4,999).
• Recommends potential modifications in more complex coverage(s) and/or coverage levels on insurance products based on customer\'s price range.
• Adds more complex amendments/ACRs for their assigned lines of coverage and segment(s).
• Analyzes more complex customer data & information to independently determine the price, within a wider range of authority, at which to accept the risks posed by sales.
• Works directly and independently with sales to address case issues and appeals, with little direction from underwriting management.
• Negotiates more complex benefits & pricing on non-experienced rated and experienced rated cases with brokers and representatives.
• Analyzes financial health, performance, operations, and personnel levels of customers to determine if additional safeguards or conditions should be included in pricing and risk assessment.
• Contributes to overall growth and profit objectives.
• Independently determines if requests for coverage should be rejected based on risk assessment.
• Binds LFG in financial transactions within their scope of authority by committing LFG to provide insurance coverage at determined rates.
• Independently prepares and determines coverage and pricing proposals, renewals, amendments through analysis of customer data and information received from quote requests from brokers and marketing representatives.
• Liaises with operational teams to ensure accurate preparation of plans with appropriate coverage level(s) and pricing.
• Meets with brokers and sales teams to develop relationships, discuss target markets and potential pricing approaches to expand market share.
• Adheres to departmental and compliance documentation and reporting requirements.
• Assists with other assignments/projects as needed during peak and off-season.
• Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends, assesses the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
• Champions and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within.
• Serves as a resource to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on more complex assignments/projects.
• Identifies and recommends process improvements that significantly reduce workloads or improve quality.

Must-haves:

• 4 Year/Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor\'s)
• 3-5+ Years of group life and/or disability underwriting experience directly aligned to the specific responsibilities for this role.

Applications for this position will be accepted through 9/21/2025 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln\'s core values and leadership attributes
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Work arrangements that work for you
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $69,000 - $124,600 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services.

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach.

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.

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Additional Information: This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and/or fundraising activities.

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Lincoln Financial Group is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. We have a drug free work environment and we perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.