PLADS Assistant Underwriter I

PA2 Assist; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Wolverhampton is seeking an analytical individual with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. You'll be responsible for analyzing census files, assisting in pricing proposals, and managing case assignments. Ideal candidates will possess strong presentation and Excel skills, and have a passion for customer service.

Qualifications

• 0 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Culturally sensitive and aware.
• Ability to interpret medical records/information.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes census files and claim data for accuracy.
• Assists in preparation of pricing proposals and reporting packages.
• Manages case assignments and due dates.
• Provides technical underwriting support and guidance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Highly organized

Knowledge of medical terminology

Strong presentation skills

Efficiency in Excel

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or a related discipline

Job description

JOB DETAILS

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to audit own work
• Highly organized, ability to track multiple projects and processes simultaneously
• Culturally sensitive and aware
• Knowledge of medical terminology/conditions
• Ability to interpret medical records/information
• Knowledge of disability products
• Knowledge of Aflac systems or the ability to become proficient on the systems required to perform job functions
• Strong presentation skills; able to effectively articulate and defend processes and methodology to internal and external customers.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide variety of people to build strong partnerships that achieve common goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and telephone customer service skills to effectively interact with Aflac’s customers and associates
• Efficiency in Excel, including ability to summarize data via formulas, lookups and Pivot Tables
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics or a related discipline
• 0 years of experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Travel: Less than or equal to 10%

Responsibilities

• Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates census files, plan documentation and premium/claim data to ensure all data is accurate and identifies any issues to be researched.
• Assists in the preparation of pricing proposals, renewals and reporting packages for our 1000+ customers.
• Manages case assignments and due dates along with delivering an accurate outcome.
• Works closely with Underwriters and other operational areas to support the overall achievement of the business plan, demonstrating knowledge in underwriting expertise, systems, procedures and processes.
• Routes more complex applications to higher level Underwriters, or above/higher for evaluation; communicates underwriting decisions to field force, accounts, applicants, and/or internal departments; researches and responds to customer requests and inquiries and adverse underwriting decisions.
• Provides technical underwriting support and guidance to customers and distributors, consistently providing excellent customer service.
• Assists with quality reviews to help identify, assess and take action to mitigate risks to achievement of underwriting goals and objectives.
• Proactively contributes to the development and improvement of technical underwriting standards, controls, practices and procedures to better meet business goals.
• Performs other duties as required.

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