Associate Financial Underwriter

BCBSM, Inc.; Eagan (MN); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking an Underwriter to review and analyze risk for renewals, proposals, and benefit changes. The role involves negotiating pricing and product configuration with sales or account management, and communicating underwriting decisions to internal stakeholders.

You will assist senior underwriters, handle special projects, and stay current on industry practices and state/federal healthcare reform mandates.

Formación

• 2+ years related experience or bachelor’s degree in lieu of experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsabilidades

• Review, prepare and analyze risk for renewals, proposals, and benefit changes.
• Negotiate with sales or account management for final price and product configuration.
• Communicate underwriting decisions to internal customers and maintain documentation.
• Assist Underwriter and Senior Underwriter; complete special projects and stay current on underwriting practices.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Underwriting knowledge

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

The Impact You'll Have

This position is responsible for reviewing, preparing and analyzing risk for renewals, proposals, and benefit changes. The underwriter is responsible for negotiation with sales or account management for final price and product configuration, support, documentation, and communication of the same.

What You'll Do

Analyzes and evaluates existing and new business standard risk. Provides communication to internal customers on underwriting decisions. Develops and maintains documentation on underwriting processes and systems.

How You'll Do It

Assists Underwriter and Senior Underwriter as requested. Completes special projects assigned by management. Keeps abreast of current underwriting practices, rating tools, industry changes and state and federal healthcare reform mandates. Provides assistance and work direction to Underwriting Support.

Required Skills & Experience

2+ years related experience or bachelor’s degree in lieu of experience. High school diploma (or equivalent)

Preferred Skills & Experience

Associate's degree Clear and professional communication in routine interactions, active listening to understand needs, and adaptable messaging to support team collaboration. Ability to analyze information, identify routine challenges, and partner with others to implement solutions. Experience leveraging technology to communicate clearly and professionally, actively listen to understand needs, analyze routine challenges, and adapt messaging to collaborate on effective solutions.. Ability to effectively organize work, balance priorities, and manage time across assigned responsibilities. Knowledge of underwriting principles, health insurance concepts, risk selection, industry practices. Demonstrated knowledge of Individual and Small Group eligibility, state/federal regulations and medical terminology. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Role Designation

Hybrid Role designation definition: Teleworking is working full time remote. Hybrid is a minimum of 2 days onsite. Onsite is full-time onsite.

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week – most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.

Compensation and Benefits

$60,000.00 - $69,100.00 - $85,000.00 Annual Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. Blue Cross of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains an Affiant plan, as required by Minnesota law applicable to state contractors. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on any legally protected characteristic. Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: [e-mail]. Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® of Minnesota and Blue Plus® are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Physical requirements. Chartered in 1933 as Minnesota’s first health plan, this company is one of the most recognized and trusted healthcare brands in the world. It has more members, the largest network of doctors, and more products and services than any other health plan in Minnesota. Headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota.