Underwriter

Highmark; United States; On-site; USD 62,700 - 97,200; Full time

Job summary

Highmark is seeking an underwriting professional to serve as the point of contact for sales teams and assigned customers, delivering insights and risk-based recommendations to aid customer acquisition and retention. The role analyzes data to assess risk for standard small and mid-sized clients in line with underwriting policies and supports rating actions.

The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams on client-level quotes, act as a trusted advisor on financial and risk management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Science, Technology, or other quantitative analysis discipline, or relevant experience as determined by the company in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of relevant underwriting, risk management, or actuary experience applying advanced mathematics or quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Work with the sales team and underwriting peers to manage a portfolio of clients and oversee the underwriting engagement from start to finish.
• Serve as the owner for all quotes delivered to sales partners and communicate underwriting’s position on risk.
• Respond to questions and draw insights from quote details to deliver best recommendations to sales.
• Calculate rates using rating algorithms and adjust for unusual patterns or situations.
• Maintain accurate book management details, including concession budget.
• Assess risk using risk scores, demographics, and turnover considerations.
• Communicate case-specific underwriting results with internal departments and meet production standards.

Skills

Health products

Consultative mindset

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in quantitative field

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: This job serves as a point of contact for sales teams and assigned customers, delivering insights and recommendations to aid customer acquisition and retention while maintaining performance goals. This role analyzes data such as type of industry, financial condition, and other characteristics to assess risk for a book of business consisting of standard small and mid-sized clients in conformance with established underwriting policies, practices, and standards. May prepare a variety of reports to support developed rating actions. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional team members on client-level quotes and function as a trusted advisor by providing financial and risk management support to sales as well as strategic insight.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with the sales team and underwriting peers and leaders to manage a portfolio of clients, including all rating methods and owning the underwriting engagement from initial identification through documentation of final sold-contract details.
• Serve as the accountable owner for all quotes delivered to sales partners. Develop a perspective on each client package deliverable. Clearly communicate underwriting’s position on the risk profile of each client.
• Respond to questions and draw insights from quote details, client understanding, and regional insights to deliver the best possible recommendation to sales. State and maintain an independent perspective, identifying opportunities and concerns.
• Calculate rates utilizing company rating algorithms, adjusting accordingly to cover questionable claim patterns or unusual situations not otherwise contemplated within the standard formula.
• Maintain accurate book management details, including concession budget.
• Assess risk by looking at various risk measures such as risk scores, demographic analysis, and turnover considerations.
• Utilize a basic understanding of the department and the company's strategic goals and competitive position to drive client-level results towards these ends.
• Communicate case-specific underwriting results with other internal departments.
• Complete workload within established production and timeliness standards.
• Perform administrative tasks and aide in workload coordination.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Science, Technology, or other quantitative analysis discipline, or relevant experience as determined by the company in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

Experience

• Required: 2 years of relevant underwriting, risk management, or actuary experience applying advanced mathematics or quantitative analysis.
• Preferred: 1 year of health care underwriting, risk management, actuary work, or applying advanced mathematics.

Licenses or Certifications

• Required: None

Skills

• Understanding of health products, services, risk assessment and techniques
• Consultative mindset
• Strong oral and written communications skills

Language (Other Than English)

None

Travel Requirement

0% - 25%

Physical, Mental Demands and Working Conditions

Office-based. Teaches / trains others regularly. Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site. Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees). Physical work site required with lifting up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. All employees must comply with HIPAA and the company’s privacy policies and information security guidelines. It is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $62,700.00

Pay Range Maximum: $97,200.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect geographic adjustments Highmark may apply.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals and require accessibility; for accommodations please contact HR Services. California Privacy Act notice provided where applicable.