Underwriter I - Remote/Hybrid with Analytics

Aflac; Shelton (CT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aflac Columbus in Shelton, CT seeks a detail‑oriented underwriting support professional to gather and analyze census and pricing data, assist with proposals, and coordinate with underwriters to ensure accurate outcomes.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency with Aflac systems, with remote or hybrid options for continental US. Expect up to 10% travel for business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or a related discipline.
• 0 years of experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates census files, plan documentation and premium/claim data to ensure all data is accurate and identifies any issues to be researched.
• Assists in the preparation of pricing proposals, renewals and reporting packages for our 1000+ customers.
• Manages case assignments and due dates along with delivering an accurate outcome.
• Works closely with Underwriters and other operational areas to support the overall achievement of the business plan, demonstrating knowledge in underwriting expertise, systems, procedures and processes.
• Routes more complex applications to higher level Underwriters, or above/higher for evaluation; communicates underwriting decisions to field force, accounts, applicants, and/or internal departments; researches and responds to customer requests and inquiries and adverse underwriting decisions.
• Provides technical underwriting support and guidance to customers and distributors, consistently providing excellent customer service.
• Assists with quality reviews to help identify, assess and take action to mitigate risks to achievement of underwriting goals and objectives.
• Proactively contributes to the development and improvement of technical underwriting standards, controls, practices and procedures to better meet business goals.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Medical terminology

Interpret medical records

Disability products

Aflac systems

Presentation skills

Communication & collaboration

Excel (Pivot Tables & Lookups)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics

0 years experience

Job description

Aflac Columbus in Shelton, CT seeks a detail‑oriented underwriting support professional to gather and analyze census and pricing data, assist with proposals, and coordinate with underwriters to ensure accurate outcomes.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, knowledge of medical terminology, and proficiency with Aflac systems, with remote or hybrid options for continental US. Expect up to 10% travel for business needs.