Associate Underwriter

Associate Underwriter

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It's a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Position Description :

Performs underwriting functions to support Enterprise goals and objectives including new business and an assigned book of business on cases less than 500 subscribers.

Primary Job Responsibilities :

• Develops an overall understanding of insurance concepts, dental and / or vision terminology, benefits, risk assessment, underwriting guidelines, contract language and the underwriting process and procedures.
• Evaluates risk, develops and approves renewal rates, and approves contracts for assigned book of business, consistent with approved rating formulas and methodologies.
• Determines and defines eligibility and approves new business rates, proposals and contracts.
• Responds to inter-departmental requests and manages a book of business to ensure new sales, retention and profitability expectations are met.
• Meets internal quality and turn around metrics.

Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.

Minimum Requirements :

Position requires an associate's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, mathematics, or a related field and two years of experience analyzing data and using mathematical and algebraic theories and formulas. A bachelor's degree in mathematics or a related field preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Position requires knowledge of mathematical and algebraic theories and formulas and word processing and spreadsheet applications; strong analytical skills; strong organizational skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Occasional travel is required.