Associate Underwriter

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Analyzes risk factors for new enrollment, annual renewals, and amendments of group / individual insurance contracts or self funded plans in conformance with established underwriting policies, practices and standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for a block of business (new or renewal) or for those new / renewing accounts assigned.
• Interpret risk and applies pricing policies to account for unusual situations.Identify questionable claim patterns whether occurring on an inforce account or a prospect.
• Identifyunusual situations not anticipated by standard pricing formulae and seek assistance in applying Corporate Risk Management policies .
• Monitor compliance with Corporate Underwriting policies.
• Complete workload within established Production and Timeliness standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

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

Substitutions

6 years of related experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

None

EXPERIENCE

Required

None

Preferred

1 year of relevant insurance industry experience

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required

None

Preferred

None

SKILLS

• Ability to use computer systems, electronic tools, and applications
• Ability to manage several simultaneous priorities
• Demonstration of ethical business practices with adherence to guidelines
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic analytical skills

Language Requirement (other than English)

None

Travel Required

0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type

Office-Based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Rarely

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)

Does Not Apply

Physical work site required

Lifting : up to 10 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting : 10 to 25 pounds

Rarely

Lifting : 25 to 50 pounds

Never

Pay Range Minimum : $22.71

$22.71

Pay Range Maximum : $35.18

$35.18

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