UNDERWRITER

Description : Job Summary : Anticipate key business, marketplace and competitor dynamics in developing and implementing strategies to optimize business results which include retention and growth targets while mitigating risk.

Primary focus is on establishing the appropriate rate and conditions of offering to achieve revenue, membership and margin goals.

Additionally, processes and policies are managed to support optimal customer service while collaborating with Sales / Account Management partners to optimize business opportunities and effective solutions.

Essential Responsibilities : Establish effective business relationships with Sales and Account Management to execute a business plan that optimizes our opportunities across a book of business.

Produce accurate quotes in compliance with Underwriting and authority guidelines and state and federal laws for existing and prospective business.

Participate in the execution of account and / or book of business plans to ensure attainment of goals.Lead limited peer review to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of quote.

Adhere to business processes and policies that support for all job levels particularly in areas of rate actions, benefit structure, customer engagements, etc.

Meets established department turn around goals by balancing ply with new and existing policies, procedures, and ply with continuous quality improvement programs.

Strategize with internal customers on implications of decisions on business outcomes.Assist in positioning Underwriting as an integral partner in the creation of effective business solutions.

Establish relationships with Sales / Account Management to understand business potential with purchasers, brokers & consultants.

Develop solutions that establish credibility with Sales / Account Management and external customers.Acquire and exhibit knowledge of the external business environment to add value.

Minimum Qualifications : N / ABachelors degree required in business administration, health care administration, mathematics, statistics, or related degree OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field performing analysis work.

Additional Requirements : Demonstrated computer literacy including Excel and Word.Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.

Proven ability to balance conflicting deadlines and meet established departmental turnaround goals.Good organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Ability to work cooperatively with others.Ability to adapt to changing policies and procedures.Proven ability to accurately calculate algebraic rating formulae.

Proven ability to work with incomplete or imperfect information & develop reasonable assumptions.Experience in functions relating to health insurance or providers, such as marketing, membership services or accounting, reporting or rating, large group health underwriting, actuarial or benefit contract functions.

Primary Location : Washington,Renton,Renton Administration - Rainier Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Shift : Day Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start : 08 : 00 AM Working Hours End : 04 : 00 PM Job Schedule : Full-time Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group / Union Affiliation : NUE-WA-04NUENon Union Employee Job Level : Entry Level Department : Renton Admin Rainier - Gen Admin Non Regnl Personnel - 1130 Pay Range : $60400 - $78100 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting.

The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do.

We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work.

Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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