Sr Underwriting Consultant - Remote or Hybrid in Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underwriting Consultant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will analyze health benefit plans and assess risks to improve health outcomes. You will utilize your analytical skills to build models and recommend pricing options based on economic trends. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely while contributing to a culture of diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about making a difference in health equity and enjoy tackling challenging problems, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing health benefit plans and assessing risks.
• Strong background in underwriting criteria and economic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze health benefit plan characteristics and assess risks.
• Build and maintain models for economic analysis of market alternatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Risk Assessment

Model Building

Economic Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Underwriting Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Senior Underwriting Consultant will analyze health benefit plan characteristics and assess risks as to frequency and potential severity of loss of clients. They will utilize underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies. They will also build and maintain models to assist in the economic analysis of market alternatives. The Senior Underwriting Consultant is responsible for the evaluation and recommendation of alternative pricing options and plan design changes based on economic analysis and trends.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role