Associate Medical Stop Loss Underwriter

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JOB SUMMARY

This job pricies quotes and analyzes the structure of a contract for a group based on claims experience, characteristics of the employee groups, etc.  The incumbent develops and uses discretion of Underwriting authority, within the policies of HMIG, and ensure appropriate levels of profitability and growth over time.  Identifying when to decline quotes that do not fit into the overall HMIG strategy and risk structure.  Analyzes risk factors for new enrollment, annual renewals, and amendments of group insurance contracts or of self-funded plans in conformance with established underwriting policies, practices, and standards. Analyzes associated policies, guidelines, market data to continuously improve risk management and gain appropriate enrollment or manage existing membership.  Analyzes data such as financial conditions of the organization, participation percentage, type of industry, characteristics of employee groups, or past claim experience to determine what benefits can be offered and to set the rates.  Prepares a variety of reports and provides rationale and support to other areas within the organization, clients, and possibly producers regarding one or more of the following:  underwriting results, rate computations and financial activity.  Provides expense estimates and accurate analysis of financial exhibits. This is an entry level position, with oversight by Senior Underwriters and/or Management until the individual is acclimated to the Company procedures, policies and protocols.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for a book of business of renewing accounts and writing new business at profitable levels to help HMIG achieve overall business targets/   or assigned volume of new applications or RFP’s.  Utilizes various systems and tools to obtain necessary data and accurately complete and track assigned work. Receives guidance, technical oversight from other staff members.
• Review and complete Rating and Analysis work with guidance and technical oversight from other staff.
• Calculate rates, employs different financial arrangements, interprets pricing policy and adapts to unusual situations.  
• Identify questionable claim patterns of renewal clients and issues with competitor’s claims experience for prospect clients and develops recommendations to account for these situations.
• Apply corporate risk management policies and adjust for unusual situations that may not have been considered in the standard pricing formula.
• Identify when clients do not comply with corporate risk management policies, disclosure rules, or conditions/criteria for enrollment.  
• Recommend appropriate adaptation of pricing within the appropriate policy/guideline to accommodate each client specific or individual situation.
• Analyze member risk and engages internal departments to manage this risk.
• Support other internal initiatives which may include but not limited to fraud detection, corporate compliance, wellness/disease management, and product development efforts.
• Complete renewals, prospect quotes, in accordance with production and timeliness standards.
• Adapt to changing priorities as quotes come in from different markets and adapt to new priorities and requirements. 
• Communicate recommendations of policy adaptation to accommodate client-specific situations supported by a clear rationale or management principles.
• Influence sales and external audiences toward appropriate risk solutions.
• Influence sales team towards the appropriate pricing and structure of each quote. 
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's Degree - Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Business, Computer Science or other quantitative analysis discipline

Substitutions

• 6 years relevant, progressive experience in the area of specialization

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• 0 - 2 years of experience in Insurance, Underwriting of Self-Funded and/or fully insured prospects preferred

Preferred:

• None

SKILLS

• Developing understanding and knowledge of various internal departments and external stakeholder interacts
• Ability to use applicable computer systems, electronic tools and applications
• Ability to work independently and assume responsibility for routine projects
• Demonstrate an understanding and support of corporate and departmental goals and initiatives
• Demonstrate ethical business practices with adherence to all privacy and confidentiality policies and regulations
• Good problem-solving, organizational, and negotiation skills required
• Excellent math aptitude required to complete analysis

REQUIRED LICENSURE

• None

PREFERRED LICENSURE

• Actively pursuing a professional designation related to the healthcare industry and be willing to complete one course within twelve months in either Life Office Management Association (LOMA) Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), or America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

0% - 25%

Language (Other than English):

None

Travel Requirement:

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

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.  In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. 

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.  The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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