Temporary Part-Time Underwriter

Cambia Health Solutions, Inc.; Utah; Remote; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambia Health Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Underwriter I (Temporary Part-Time) who will evaluate group risk and attach appropriate rates, working remotely from Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with internal teams and customers. Responsibilities include auditing groups, preparing rate filings, and supporting sales with underwriting inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, math, statistics or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate group risk and attach appropriate rate.
• Approve renewal changes after verifying rates and product selection.
• Audit both new and renewing groups as necessary.
• Prepare rate filings and communicate changes to teams.
• Support internal sales staff regarding underwriting questions and resolves issues.
• Follow underwriting guidelines and maintain renewal history.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer relationships

Task prioritization

Time management

Excel

Word

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, math, statistics or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Underwriter I (Temporary Part-Time)

Work Remotely from Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah

Primary Job Purpose

Underwriter I evaluates each assigned group’s risk and attaches the appropriate rate.

Minimum Requirements

• Approves renewal changes after verifying rates and product selection.
• Audits both new and renewing groups as necessary.
• Determines rates for alternative benefit variations.
• Ensures that group participation requirements are met.
• Prepare rate filings.
• Follows underwriting guidelines, policies, procedures and formulas in developing rates for new and renewal groups.
• Gathers the appropriate data used to determine the status of account refunds.
• Maintains spreadsheet information on group renewal history.
• Prepares memos and other correspondence to communicate changes in rates or benefits which have been approved by underwriting management.
• Processes the appropriate paperwork associated with renewal rate action and proposal closing.
• Supports internal sales staff regarding underwriting questions and/or resolves issues.
• Effectively communicates Underwriting decisions to other departments when necessary.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Business sense including: finance, accounting, economics, and risk management principles.
• Effective verbal and written communications.
• Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external customer interactions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated technology proficiency, including Excel, Word, and applicable software applications.

Underwriter I (Temporary Part-Time)

Work Remotely from Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah

Primary Job Purpose

Underwriter I evaluates each assigned group’s risk and attaches the appropriate rate.

Minimum Requirements

General Functions and Outcomes

• Approves renewal changes after verifying rates and product selection.
• Audits both new and renewing groups as necessary.
• Determines rates for alternative benefit variations.
• Ensures that group participation requirements are met.
• Prepare rate filings.
• Follows underwriting guidelines, policies, procedures and formulas in developing rates for new and renewal groups.
• Gathers the appropriate data used to determine the status of account refunds.
• Maintains spreadsheet information on group renewal history.
• Prepares memos and other correspondence to communicate changes in rates or benefits which have been approved by underwriting management.
• Processes the appropriate paperwork associated with renewal rate action and proposal closing.
• Supports internal sales staff regarding underwriting questions and/or resolves issues.
• Effectively communicates Underwriting decisions to other departments when necessary.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Business sense including: finance, accounting, economics, and risk management principles.
• Effective verbal and written communications.
• Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external customer interactions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated technology proficiency, including Excel, Word, and applicable software applications.

Normally to be proficient in the competencies listed above

The Underwriter I would have a Bachelor’s degree in business, math, statistics or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The current full hourly range for this temporary role is $30.00 to $41.50 per hour depending on skills, experience, education, and training; relevant licensure / certifications; performance history; and work location.

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we’re helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

At Cambia, You Can

• Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
• Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
• Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
• Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
• Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.

As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

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