Temporary Part-Time Underwriter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home options

Job summary

Cambia Health Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Underwriter I (Temporary Part-Time) to evaluate risk and attach appropriate rates for assigned groups.

This role can be worked remotely from Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah, with duties including rate development, data gathering and communication of underwriting decisions. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in business, math, statistics or related discipline and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, math, statistics or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current full hourly range for this temporary role is $30.00 to $41.50 per hour depending on skills, experience, education, training; relevant licensure/certifications; performance history; and work location.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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?

• 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. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email [e-mail].

Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.

Cambia Health Solutions is a family of companies headquartered in Portland, Oregon, working to make healthcare simpler, more affordable and more person‑focused. Through our regional health insurance plans, innovative technologies and strategic investments, we are delivering consumer‑centric solutions that:

• Help people achieve better health and well‑being
• Make healthcare more available, affordable, and personalized
• Are easily understood by everyone

We put people at the heart of everything we do. Our company reaches more than 70 million Americans nationwide, including more than 6 million people enrolled in our regional health plans. Cambia blends data science with a compassionate human perspective to anticipate people’s needs, and empower them to make smarter health care choices.

Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.