Group Underwriter II

Elevance Health (Anthem); North Farms (CT); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401(k) and stock purchase options

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Group Underwriter II to determine risk acceptability and set premium rates for renewal and prospect employer groups. The role blends in-office collaboration (1–2 days/week) with flexible remote work, with locations including Columbus, OH and other states.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in a related field and 3+ years of underwriting experience. Certifications like CPCU/CLU/LOMA/HIAA are preferred, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with rating/reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of underwriting experience or equivalent.
• CPCU/CLU/LOMA/HIAA or similar courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calculates renewal rates for group cases based on group experience, industry and demographics.
• Prepares annual settlements, ERISA reports, rate projections and post-sale review.
• Determines acceptability of insurance risks and appropriate premium rates per underwriting guidelines.

Skills

CPCU

CLU

LOMA

HIAA

Microsoft Excel

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

BusinessObjects

Rating tools

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2026-11-13

Position Title: Group Underwriter II

Job Description: Group Underwriter II

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 if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Group Underwriter II will be responsible for determining acceptability of insurance risks and appropriate premium rates for renewal and prospect employer groups in accordance with corporate underwriting guidelines and authority limits.

How you will make an impact:

• Calculates renewal rates for group cases based on analysis of group's experience, industry and demographics.
• Prepares annual settlements, ERISA reports, rate projections and post-sale review.

Minimum Requirements: Requires a BA/BS in a related field; Minimum 3 years of experience in underwriting; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA or other insurance related courses preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience to include advanced proficiency in formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and macros is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with rating tools and reporting tools (i.e. BusinessObjects or similar) preferred.
• Large group underwriting experience preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $60,640 to $100,056.

Location(s): Columbus, OH; Illinois; Minnesota; Virginia

• 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 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

Job Family:

UND > Group Underwriting

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 operate