Group Underwriter Consultant

Elevance Health; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare company is seeking a Group Underwriter Consultant to assess insurance risks and set premium rates for large group cases. This role balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Candidates need a BA/BS and at least five years of relevant experience, preferably in the healthcare sector. The position offers a competitive salary range of $83,200 to $143,520, along with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equal pay opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) contribution

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience required.
• Experience in healthcare industry preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Calculate renewal rates for complex cases.
• Provide guidance to medical underwriters.
• Coordinate with departments for account reporting.
• Propose rates using demographic data.
• Prepare annual settlements and reports.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Technical underwriting

Risk analysis

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS in a related field

Job description

Overview

Group Underwriter Consultant is a technical underwriting role focused on determining acceptability of insurance risks and appropriate premium rates for large and complex group cases.

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Group Underwriter Consultant will be responsible for determining acceptability of insurance risks and appropriate premium rates for large and complex group cases. Position is a technical underwriting expert.

How you will make an impact

• Calculates renewal rates for large complex cases based on thorough analysis of experience, location, demographics, etc.
• Determines and provides guidance to medical underwriters concerning the risk selection of applicants applying for individual health coverage.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure accuracy and consistency of overall account reporting.
• Proposes rates for prospective business utilizing a combination of other carrier experience, demographic data and manual rates.
• Performs post-sale reviews.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of annual settlements, ERISA reports, rate projections, or benefit change increments and decrements.
• Surveys existing product portfolios by market, monitors sales results, trends and needs, recommends product portfolio changes.
• Assists in establishing rating and administrative procedures.
• Participates in major multi-functional teams as underwriting representative.
• Assists in the technical development of underwriting associates, which may include monitoring reports and work flow to provide recommendations on productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Updates and monitors departmental processes and procedures in compliance with system, regulatory and business requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Requires a BA/BS in a related field; Minimum 5 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience to include advanced proficiency in formulas, PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, and macros is strongly preferred.
• CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA or other insurance related courses preferred.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary range for this specific position is $83,200 to $143,520.

Locations: California, Colorado, Illinois, Washington

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

About Elevance Health

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.