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Underwriter - Wausau, WI, Minnetonka, MN or Hartford, CT
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Wausau, WI Wausau, Wisconsin |
About this job
Position Description:UnitedHealth Group is working to create the Healthcare system of tomorrow and you can help. Already Fortune 17, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.
Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance Healthcare system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant and built for speed. Join with us and start doing your life's best work.SM
The Underwriter will develop comparative benefit packages, review claim experience, and apply underwriting guidelines to prepare renewal and/or prospect rates. This individual will support Marketing in completing group experience retention illustrations and address questions on request for proposals. The underwriter will analyze health benefit plan characteristics and assess risks around loss of clients. They will also utilize underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies. This individual will provide technical subject matter expertise to the sales staff and district offices on new health care proposals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Works to underwrite cases where general and some complex underwriting principles will be applied and a strong command of the rating tools is required. Frequency of case review will be based on team lead's decision and in accordance to case level review policies.
Executes financial management on a book of business.
Assists and participates in creating and negotiating financial arrangements and settlements through Sales.
General communications will be mostly with internal business development, sales and finance. There may be limited interaction with brokers.
Underwrites a number of new firms or new coverage and major benefit revisions.
Collaborates with other areas on understanding and resolving issues that have financial implications.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable health plans and related products.
Explain underwriting principles and pricing/underwriting recommendations to sales and brokers and be able to present position based on your knowledge of underwriting, competition, product, understanding of the client needs, etc.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Underwriters, Account Management team members and multi-site coordinators.
Identifies needs and makes recommendations for new/improved underwriting processes and procedures.
Support and/or lead underwriting projects as assigned.
The incumbent is responsible to achieve profit, growth, service and expense objectives through basic financial analysis and management of a book of business.
Underwrites business using basic knowledge of risk assessment and pricing for medical products and stop loss. Can develop required premium and fees and analyze results for reasonability. Makes appropriate decision on how to proceed. Makes recommendations for changes based on financial analysis, underwriting principles and business strategy.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Typical office setting environment in Wausau, WI, Minnetonka, MN or Hartford, CT
Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance Healthcare system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant and built for speed. Join with us and start doing your life's best work.SM
The Underwriter will develop comparative benefit packages, review claim experience, and apply underwriting guidelines to prepare renewal and/or prospect rates. This individual will support Marketing in completing group experience retention illustrations and address questions on request for proposals. The underwriter will analyze health benefit plan characteristics and assess risks around loss of clients. They will also utilize underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies. This individual will provide technical subject matter expertise to the sales staff and district offices on new health care proposals.
Primary Responsibilities:
Works to underwrite cases where general and some complex underwriting principles will be applied and a strong command of the rating tools is required. Frequency of case review will be based on team lead's decision and in accordance to case level review policies.
Executes financial management on a book of business.
Assists and participates in creating and negotiating financial arrangements and settlements through Sales.
General communications will be mostly with internal business development, sales and finance. There may be limited interaction with brokers.
Underwrites a number of new firms or new coverage and major benefit revisions.
Collaborates with other areas on understanding and resolving issues that have financial implications.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable health plans and related products.
Explain underwriting principles and pricing/underwriting recommendations to sales and brokers and be able to present position based on your knowledge of underwriting, competition, product, understanding of the client needs, etc.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Underwriters, Account Management team members and multi-site coordinators.
Identifies needs and makes recommendations for new/improved underwriting processes and procedures.
Support and/or lead underwriting projects as assigned.
The incumbent is responsible to achieve profit, growth, service and expense objectives through basic financial analysis and management of a book of business.
Underwrites business using basic knowledge of risk assessment and pricing for medical products and stop loss. Can develop required premium and fees and analyze results for reasonability. Makes appropriate decision on how to proceed. Makes recommendations for changes based on financial analysis, underwriting principles and business strategy.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Typical office setting environment in Wausau, WI, Minnetonka, MN or Hartford, CT
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
Experience in Healthcare pricing, stop loss underwriting or an area that requires financial skills.
1+ year of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) experience.
Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.SM
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.