Worksite Underwriting Proposal Writer, Underwriting Department
Worksite Division, Fulltime, Hybrid - Boston or Springfield Office
The Opportunity
As a Proposal Writer, you will take on a hybrid role involving proposal writing, and content curation for mid-to-large scale opportunities. You will work with sales personnel, underwriting, subject matter experts, and community-facing teams to curate content and respond to RFPs. Your responsibilities will include sales strategy collaboration, capture management, proposal development, submission, and follow-up. By highlighting our purpose and strategically positioning MM products and offerings, you will contribute to the growth and success of the MM Worksite Division.
The Team
The Worksite Underwriting Team consists of a Voluntary Benefits underwriting team, an executive DI underwriting team, and a formal proposal team. This team supports library compilation, establishes cross-functional processes, and ensures the completion and submission of RFPs for all products, including new supplemental health products. As the Worksite Division grows, underwriting must remain agile, responsive, and collaborative to support our growth goals. Effective communication within the team and across boundaries is key.
The Impact:
Research, compile, write, edit, and proofread proposals, bids, and other documents as requested by sales and management
Prioritize requests and adapt procedures, processes, and techniques with limited guidance
Manage responses to public or private RFPs/RFIs, ensuring quality, accuracy, persuasiveness, and compliance with company practices
Research and draft responses to RFP questions to meet or exceed client requirements, positioning Mass Mutual for success
Recommend process improvements and information for bid and proposal packages
Maintain an internal archive of proposal documents and product information
Communicate bid information to sales personnel in partnership with underwriters
Resolve issues and answer questions from sales professionals regarding assigned proposals
Respond to brokers and external partners regarding benefit questions related to plans and requirements submitted within RFPs
Integrate information from all departments into comprehensive presentations
The Minimum Qualifications
2+ years experience completing formal proposals, bids, or quotes
5+ years insurance industry or equivalent financial services experience
5+ years technical writing experience
The Ideal Qualifications
5+ years group benefits/worksite insurance experience preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Project management skills to coordinate responses and meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft products - excel, power point, word, project, etc.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling messages, impactful responses
Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Excel
Strong written communication skills
Sales Support experience
Strong team player with collaboration mindset
Works well with ambiguity, takes initiative to research responses
Good communicator
Well organized, detail oriented in building RFP library
Requires limited guidance on everyday tasks with general direction on new assignments, takes ownership of day to day tasks, multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
Regular meetings with the Underwriting/Proposal Team.
Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
Access to mentorship opportunities
Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
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