EmblemHealth · 1 day ago
Associate Underwriter
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$49K/yr - $83K/yr
2+ years expEmblemHealth is seeking an Associate Underwriter to manage underwriting for existing and new business accounts, including Broker Accounts. The role involves evaluating risk, utilizing pricing models, and maintaining relationships between Underwriting and Marketing while ensuring timely processing of new business groups.
InsuranceNon ProfitWellness
Responsibilities
Underwrite new and existing large groups, within the published departmental time frames, using the departmental and corporate guidelines, strategies and goals
Evaluate risk using demographics, claims experience, predictive modeling, high-cost claimant review, and other criteria
Utilize various pricing models to develop both manual and experience rates
Provide clear documentation and recommendations to management
Update tracking tools. Evaluate pricing impact of alternative plan designs
Review and analyze Request for Proposals (RFPs) and prospective and renewal rate quotes from Brokers, Consultants, and Marketing Representatives
Collect data and produce enrollment, claims, utilization reports from COGNOS, Tableau, Facets and other databases/reporting tools
Produce analyses and ad-hoc reports as needed
Communicate and explain Underwriting recommendations/decisions to the Sales Account Executives
Prepare summaries for Account Executives for renewals, based on financial history of the groups, demographics and projections moving forward
Provide support explaining analysis to brokers and/or customers as needed
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Finance or Business Administration required; additional experience/specialized training may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
2 – 3+ years of relevant, professional work experience required
1 – 2+ years of Group Health Insurance Underwriting or related equivalent experience required
Knowledge of underwriting methodologies including Experience Rating Methodology required
Strong communications skills (verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal) with all types/levels of audience required
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) required
Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills required
Ability to utilize analytical tools, formulas, and processes to develop recommendations required
Organizing and prioritizing skills required
Ability to work independently and in a deadline-oriented environment required
Ability to take initiative in developing and completing projects required
Company
EmblemHealth
EmblemHealth is an insurance and wellness company that offers health benefits to consumers, employers, and government purchasers.
1001-5000 employees
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