Associate Underwriter

Health Care Service Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Health Care Service Corporation in Chicago seeks a detail-driven underwriting support professional responsible for quoting and rating proposals and renewal projections, and for approving cases within established authority guidelines.

This hybrid role requires a degree or equivalent experience in group health insurance, strong math, and excellent communication, multi-tasking, and PC skills (Word/Excel).

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or 2 years experience in a group health insurance function.
• Math skills including basic calculations and estimating for mathematical reasonableness.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain business relationships.
• Independent judgment and problem resolution skills.
• Work management skills to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Verbal and written communication skills with correct grammar and concise language.
• PC proficiency including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for quoting and rating proposals and renewal projections and approves cases within established authority guidelines.

Skills

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree or 2 years in group health insurance

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

This position is responsible for quoting and rating proposals and renewal projections and approves cases within established authority guidelines.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or 2 years experience in a group health insurance function.
• Math skills including the four basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, division & multiplication) and ability to estimate for mathematical reasonableness.
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain business relationships.
• Independent judgment and problem resolution skills.
• Work management skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time and workload to meet deadlines.
• Verbal and written communication skills to include correct grammar, word choice, precision, conciseness, structure, audience appropriate tone and language.
• PC proficiency to include Word and Excel.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of health care products and covered eligibility.
• Knowledge of state and federal legislation governing underwriting practices.

This is a Flex (Hybrid) role: 3 days in office; 2 days remote

Compensation: $39,300.00 - $86,400.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.