Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as aBenefits Specialist!

About the role

As a Benefits Specialist, you will support our Life, Disability and Supplemental Health sales teams with inforce business. You'll manage relationships with assigned new and existing customers and grow the business while also resolving issues as they arise. The position requires a working understanding of the external marketplace, generating profitable revenue growth by retaining existing customers, expanding business and achieving customer satisfaction.

What you will do

• Process Requests for Proposal (RFPs), adhering to service level requirements.
• Partner with Sales Executives to create and deliver formal proposal and sales materials.
• Implement New Sold Cases in the under 500 employee segment, including underwriting submission, contract review, delivery facilitation and follow up communication as needed.
• Provide excellent service to assigned book of business, including inquiry response and follow up and working across the organization to resolve issues and provide solutions.
• Manage renewal process for assigned book of business.
• Assist Regional Account Manager and/or Regional Implementation.

Why work at Symetra

"If you're looking for a place to call home, grow professionally and personally and most importantly, be yourself, Symetra is the right fit." Daniel P. - Senior Underwriter

"I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra. " Megan H. - Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

"If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work." Cris H. - Vice President, Internal Sales

What we offer you

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching

Want more details? Check out ourSymetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Hourly Range: $28.09 - $46.80 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who you are

• High school diploma
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Four to six years group insurance experience
• Life and Health Insurance license
• Sales and mathematics aptitude
• Proficiency in reading and presenting contract provisions
• Strong internal and external customer service skills

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a dynamic and growing financial services company with 60 years of experience and customers nationwide. In our daily work delivering retirement, employee benefits, and life insurance products, we're guided by the principles of VALUE, TRANSPARENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY. That means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and honestly so people understand what they're getting, and we build products that stand the test of time. We work hard and do what's right for our customers, communities, and employees. Join our team and share in our success as we work toward becoming the next national player in our industry.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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