Mutual Opportunities
Proposal Writer
Springfield, Massachusetts; Boston, Massachusetts
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Overview
A career with us means you’ll work alongside exceptional people and be empowered to reach your professional and personal goals. Our employees are at the foundation of what enables MassMutual to deliver on our purpose to help people secure their futures and protect the ones they love.
We embrace the idea that we all are stronger and better through our support for one another. We strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and are celebrated for who they are.
“Since our founding in 1851, mutuality has put our policyowners at the center of everything we do. At our core, we’re a company of people helping people in their time of need, and that spirit extends to the culture we’ve built at our company. Our employees support and rely on each other each day, collaborating to deliver the best solutions for our customers and help millions more secure their future and protect the ones they love.”
Job Description
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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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
MassMutual will accept applications on an ongoing basis until such time as a candidate has been offered employment. The job description includes the main duties of this position, which may evolve over time. You may be required to perform other duties not listed.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
Salary Range: $76,200.00-$100,000.00
Hiring Process
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Offer
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Hire
If you accept the offer, we will be so excited to welcome you to the MassMutual community!
If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us and share the specifics of the assistance you need.
By the numbers*
- 88% of employee respondents say they are proud to work at MassMutual
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% of employee respondents say they feel encouraged to bring forth new ideas - 86% of employee respondents say MassMutual cares about and supports the well-being of their employees
*Source: 2024 MassMutual employee engagement survey
Award-Winning Culture
MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company operated for the benefit of our members and participating policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to provide financial well-being for all Americans. It’s more than our company structure — it’s our way of life. We are a company of people protecting people. Our company exists because people are willing to share risk and resources and rely on each other when it counts.
We strive to embrace diversity in every sense, focusing on building a thriving community where everyone is valued, included, and feels that they belong.
At MassMutual, we Live Mutual.
How We Work
MassMutual’s flexible workplace approach combines the importance of connecting in person and the flexibility of working remotely. Our hybrid model puts collaboration first with employees coming in at least three days per week to our spectacular campus settings and also enjoying the flexibility of remote Fridays, company-wide remote weeks, and a bank of flexible remote weeks to use throughout the year.
Benefits for the whole you (and your loved ones)
There’s more to your life than your job and there’s more to your aspirations than a paycheck. We take a holistic view of compensation and benefits that provides the flexibility to create a healthy balance in your life for work, family, and community. We offer the benefits you’d expect, like medical, dental, 401(k), and generous vacation time, but we also offer ones you might not expect, like three paid days for volunteering, a $1,250 annual Well-Being Wallet, and up to 320 hours of caregiver leave.
Explore some of our offerings below. Benefit details can be found here.
Why MassMutual?
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Service Management Consultant
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Head of Experience Journey Mapping
where we work
Springfield Office
1295 State Street, Springfield, MA
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10 Fan Pier Blvd, Boston, MA
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