Sr Underwriter

TALENT Software Services; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services seeks a Sr. Underwriter in Minneapolis for a 4-month engagement, offering hybrid or onsite work arrangements.

You will underwrite intermediate group insurance applications with authority to approve up to 3,000 lives, and coordinate underwriting across proposals, renewals, and amendments. Responsibilities include evaluating risk based on financials, employee group characteristics, participation, industry type, and past claim experience to determine benefits and rates;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years underwriting experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• PC skills including word processing and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite intermediate level group insurance applications within established guidelines.
• Approve cases up to 3,000 lives.
• Coordinate underwriting on proposals, new cases, renewals, and amendments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with field personnel to obtain required information.
• Explain and defend underwriting actions and communicate decisions to the division.
• Review cases beyond underwriter review level.
• Contribute to division profitability through experience and expense analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Underwriting experience 2-4 years

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication skills

PC skills (word processing/spreadsht)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Title: Sr. Underwriter

Duration: 4 months
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55401 - Hybrid or onsite

Profile Summary

Under general supervision, this role involves underwriting intermediate level group insurance applications within established guidelines for issuing policies on a standard or substandard basis. The role includes the authority to approve cases up to 3,000 lives.

Title: Sr. Underwriter

Duration: 4 months
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55401 - Hybrid or onsite

Profile Summary

Under general supervision, this role involves underwriting intermediate level group insurance applications within established guidelines for issuing policies on a standard or substandard basis. The role includes the authority to approve cases up to 3,000 lives.

Profile Description

• Evaluate risk for group insurance products by analyzing data such as financial condition, characteristics of employee groups, participation percentage, type of industry, and past claim experience to determine benefits and rates.
• Ensure proper pricing and appropriate funding methods. Coordinate underwriting activities on proposals, new cases, renewals, and amendments.
• Ensure that the company can administer the proposed benefit plan design and funding method.
• Develop and maintain relationships with field personnel by answering general questions and obtaining information on which to base decisions.
• Explain and defend underwriting courses of action. Document and communicate decisions to necessary areas in the division.
• Review cases exceeding underwriter's review level.
• Contribute to total division profitability by analyzing and assessing client profitability through experience and expense analysis and attention to product line performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 2-4 years underwriting experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• PC skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

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Join us in Minneapolis, a vibrant city known for its cultural diversity and economic opportunities. Experience a dynamic work environment where your expertise in underwriting will be valued and rewarded.