Stop Loss Underwriter Remote
About the role
In this role you will be responsible for risk-based underwriting of new and/or existing accounts. Youll be accountable for the achievement of profit, persistency, and growth goals through financial analysis of employer groups. *What you will do** - Determine level of risk based on established guidelines. - Analyze information on past claim history and other standard criteria. - Determine needed rate level using multiple tools, including a medical evaluation of ongoing large claimant concerns. - Develop and determine appropriate aggregate factors. - Release final rates and factors. - Accountable for profitability and all risk-based decisions. - Block Management: Manage Performance of New and/or Existing Accounts for assigned territories in the following areas: - Target final effective renewal rate increases - Close ratio - Case premium persistency - Billed to manual ratio - Quote turnaround time - Provide competitive feedback on rates/factors and products to management. Recommend improvements in underwriting and marketing strategies. - Participate in underwriting projects and cross training initiatives. - Daily interaction with agents, field staff, marketing reps and other underwriters to maintain consistency and support department workflow. - Build and maintain excellent client, rep, TPA and internal personnel relations. - May supervise underwriting analysts. Salary Range: $70,600 $117,600 plus eligibility for annual bonus program *Who You Are** - High School Diploma Required. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience highly preferred. - 1-2 years of Stop Loss risk based underwriting experience required. - Sound Knowledge of Stop Loss products/pricing. - Solid knowledge of the underwriting field and understanding of Employee Benefit Plans. - Working towards HIA, MHP, or CEBS designation a plus. - Strong analytical and technical skills. - Strong decision-making skills. - Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills. - Service and sales oriented. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong teamwork orientation. - Presentation skills. - Solid Understanding of Microsoft Office Products. Apply Job!