Underwriter

Our client, a nationally recognized and award-winning company in the health insurance vertical, has a contract opening for a Underwriter. They have over 4 million customers and 5,000+ employees dedicated to providing innovative solutions that simplify the healthcare system, improve efficiency and outcomes while reducing costs.

Location: ** While the position is Remote, work from home, you must reside in North Carolina or one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Term: 12 + Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required).
• Education/Certifications Required: College degree in the mathematics field
• 3-5 years of experience in related field.
• Good math skills with excel
• Health insurance underwriting experience
• reviewing health claims

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage a Book of Business with up to 100,000 members and representing up to $350,000,000 in premium or premium equivalent.
• Meet or exceed Business Segment revenue, margin, membership, persistency goals.
• Provide consultative service to both internal and external customers.
• Has the authority to make decisions within the bounds stipulated by Underwriting Management and departmental policies.
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports for Underwriting Management.
• Analyze underwriting risk and determines premium rates for fully insured groups and funding rates for ASO groups.
• Utilize technical expertise to make recommendations regarding benefit and funding plan design options. Assist with underwriting process and system changes.
• Participate in final rate and benefit discussions with Sales and external group customers.
• May assist with the development and provision of training to the underwriting staff, sales staff, and other departments in the principles and practices of underwriting and rating.

****To be eligible to contract at this client you must be able to pass a drug test and criminal background check

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.