Independence Blue Cross · 1 day ago
Senior Underwriter
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expIndependence Blue Cross is looking for a Senior Underwriter to help renew and reimagine their business in the health care sector. The role involves preparing and reviewing cases, employing underwriting risk assessment techniques, and providing consultative support to clients and brokers.
Health CareHealth InsuranceInsuranceMedical
Responsibilities
Prepares and reviews cases and employs various underwriting risk assessment techniques depending on the appropriate approach for the specific customer
Establishes supporting documentation for analysis and makes recommendations and/or pricing decisions internally to underwriting management and/or sales based on established authority level
Assists more junior underwriters in meeting department needs and developing skills
Attends and often co-leads internal, customer, and broker dialogues in order to provide consultative support and recommendations based on the client-specific considerations
May participate in multi-department projects
Has a strong knowledge of Health Care Reform, risk assessment, marketplace conditions, competitive landscape, and relevant business acumen
May underwrite medical, pharmacy, and/or ancillary lines of business
Completes RFP's and RFR's for assigned cases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years progressive experience working in a group insurance environment and 3+ years' experience working in a medical/prescription drug underwriting environment. Can be concurrent experience
Advanced knowledge of insurance concepts, underwriting, rating techniques, fully insured and self-funded arrangements, and risk evaluation is required
The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight timeframes
Strong analytical and mathematical skills, as well as the ability to recognize, research, and resolve discrepancies, and then effectively communicate results and recommendations, are required
Exhibits a prescribed level of proficiency across all competencies as defined in the Underwriting Competency Model. In addition, each role within Underwriting has five specific competencies that are weighted more heavily in the evaluation of performance
Must have advanced interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), in-depth understanding of underwriting technology, and support systems
Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app
Preferred
MBA Preferred, but not required
Company
Independence Blue Cross
The leading health insurer in southeastern Pennsylvania. It is a sub-organization of Independence Blue Cross.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alexandra Jorgensen
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Joe Geist
SVP & Market President, National
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