Associate Financial Underwriter

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota; Eagan (MN); Híbrido; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is hiring an Underwriter to review, prepare, and analyze risk for renewals and proposals. The role negotiates with sales and accounts on price and product configuration, supports documentation and communication of decisions, and contributes to underwriting process improvements.

The position supports a hybrid work model in Minnesota, offering a broad benefits package and opportunities to collaborate across teams while staying current with industry

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Analyses 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.
• Assists Underwriter and Senior Underwriter as requested.
• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication

Underwriting knowledge

Health insurance concepts

Microsoft Office

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

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 Will 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

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:

Pay Range: $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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

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

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

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 Aff…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