Group Underwriter Consultant Senior

Elevance Health; Wallingford (CT); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Group Underwriter Consultant Senior who will leverage extensive experience in insurance underwriting to manage complex cases. This role offers flexibility between in-office and remote work while fostering collaboration. The ideal candidate will mentor junior staff and enhance underwriting processes, making a significant impact on decision-making.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Paid Time Off

Incentive bonus programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience.
• Proficient in determining acceptability of insurance risks.
• Experience with fully insured, level funded and ASO funding arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Determines acceptability of insurance risks and appropriate premium rates.
• Owns underwriting pieces of the RFP including rate/fee development.
• Coordinates with other departments for account reporting accuracy.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Financial Analysis

Communication

Education

BA/BS in a related field

Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2025-06-30

Position Title:

Group Underwriter Consultant Senior

Job Description:

Group Underwriter Consultant Senior

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered.

The Group Underwriter Consultant Senior is responsible for determining acceptability of insurance risks and appropriate premium rates for large and complex group cases. Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert and this role requires knowledge of all funding arrangements (Fully Insured, Level Funded and ASO).

How You Will Make an Impact

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Proposes rates for prospective business utilizing a combination of incumbent experience, demographic/census data and manual rates.
• For larger more complex new business opportunities, will own all Underwriting pieces of the RFP including rate/fee development, rate/fee templates and financial questions.
• Drive any escalation required with limits of authority review.
• Performs post-sale reviews and management reporting, as applicable.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure accuracy and consistency of overall account reporting.
• Prepares any benefit change increments and decrements.
• Assists in establishing rating and administrative procedures.
• May participates in major multi-functional teams as underwriting representative as applicable.
• Assists in the technical development of underwriting associates, including mentoring, on the job training, and peer review.
• Demonstrates leadership by recommending and guiding efficiency improvements, process changes or any other opportunities to improve the Underwriters workflow/toolset.
• Negotiates, collaborates, partners with internal Sales leads/management and engages in Broker discussions/meetings as applicable.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS in a related field; Minimum 7 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:

• CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $114,720 to $172,080.

Locations: New York

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

* The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

UND > Group Underwriting

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.