Underwriting Analyst - LHB

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobgether is partnering with a client to hire an Underwriting Analyst - LHB for a fully remote position based in the United States. The role supports underwriting, marketing, and sales for self-funded healthcare accounts, coordinating RFPs, renewals, and documentation while collaborating with brokers, consultants, and carriers.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of underwriting experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of underwriting, RFP coordination, or insurance marketing experience.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of underwriting and renewal processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting, marketing, and sales support for new and existing self-funded healthcare client accounts.
• Coordinate and manage proposals, RFPs, renewals, and related underwriting documentation.
• Build relationships with stop-loss carriers to support retention and regional growth.
• Collaborate with Client Management, Sales, and Claims teams to deliver timely client solutions.
• Communicate with brokers and external partners to gather information and drive business development.
• Assist with renewal strategies to manage increases and improve client retention.
• Organize multiple requests from clients, brokers, and stakeholders while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree or equivalent higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Underwriting Analyst - LHB based in the United States.

As an Underwriting Analyst, you will play an important role in supporting the marketing, sales, and underwriting activities for new and existing self-funded healthcare clients. You will contribute to the development of competitive proposals, renewal strategies, and client retention initiatives while helping drive regional business growth. Working closely with internal teams, brokers, consultants, and stop-loss insurance carriers, you will help ensure accurate underwriting support and effective account management. Your ability to analyze information, coordinate multiple requests, and build strong professional relationships will directly contribute to business performance and customer satisfaction. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to develop your expertise in healthcare underwriting within a collaborative, service-oriented environment focused on improving healthcare affordability and accessibility.

Accountabilities

• Provide underwriting, marketing, and sales support for new business opportunities and existing self-funded healthcare client accounts.
• Support the preparation, coordination, and management of requests for proposals (RFPs), renewal submissions, and other underwriting-related documentation.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stop-loss insurance carriers to support account retention, competitive renewal terms, and regional growth.
• Collaborate with Client Management, Sales, and Claims teams to coordinate underwriting activities and ensure timely delivery of client solutions.
• Communicate regularly with external stakeholders, including brokers and stop-loss carriers, to gather information, address inquiries, and facilitate business development activities.
• Assist with renewal strategies and underwriting processes to help manage renewal increases and maximize client retention.
• Organize and prioritize multiple requests from clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes, ask relevant questions, and challenge procedures when necessary to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Contribute to broader departmental activities, sharing responsibilities and providing support to colleagues when needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in underwriting, RFP coordination, or insurance marketing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with general familiarity with other Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with organizational leaders, clients, customers, brokers, and external partners.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple requests simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment, share responsibilities, and support different departmental functions.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision-making abilities, combined with the confidence to ask questions and recommend process improvements.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, professionalism, and service quality in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent higher education.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare-related concepts.
• Knowledge of stop-loss insurance products, underwriting practices, and industry concepts.
• Previous experience working with insurance brokers, consultants, third-party administrators (TPAs), or insurance carriers.
• Understanding of self-funded healthcare plans and their associated underwriting and renewal processes.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $49,500 to $92,800, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.
• Eligibility for an annual incentive bonus, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.
• Fully remote working arrangement within the continental United States, excluding California, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Pension plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Additional employee incentives and benefits designed to support financial security, personal well-being, and work-life balance.
• Collaborative and purpose-driven work environment with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.