Underwriter - Remote

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Remote; USD 53,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Underwriter to evaluate and manage insurance risks. This remote position requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of health underwriting experience. The Underwriter will review applications, make decisions on policies, and work with the sales department to establish competitive rates.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in health underwriting required.
• Experience in large group underwriting is a must.
• Preferred experience in prospect and renewal rating.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage the risk associated with insuring individuals or businesses.
• Review applications for insurance coverage and make informed decisions.
• Develop individual and employer group rates with minimal guidance.

Skills

Risk assessment

Statistical analysis

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's level degree

Job description

Sentara Health is currently seeking a full-time remote Underwriter.

Position Status: Full-time, Day Shift

Remote opportunities available in the following states: Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Standard Working Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Overview

The Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, assessing, and managing the risk associated with insuring individuals or businesses. This role involves reviewing applications for insurance coverage, determining the terms and conditions of policies, and making decisions about whether to approve or decline coverage based on risk assessments and company guidelines. The Underwriter utilizes statistical data, financial statements, and other relevant information to make informed decisions, ensuring that policies are both competitive and profitable for the organization.

Learns advanced principles and policies of underwriting. Responsible for accurately developing individual and/or employer group rates with minimal guidance from manager. Works with the sales department to finalize rates and develop appropriate benefit alternatives as appropriate.

Education

• Bachelor's level degree

Certification/Licensure

• No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience

• Health Underwriting - 2 years Required

• Must have experience in large group underwriting

• Preferred experience in prospect rating, renewal rating, and self-funding

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is: $53,248 - $88,753. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities