Senior Underwriting Consultant *$10,000 sign on bonus* - Telecommute PT/MT Time Zone

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Seattle
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)The Underwriting Manager will analyze Financial Protection Products- Group Life, Disability and Supplemental Health- plan characteristics and assess risk. They will also utilize underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies. The Manager is responsible for the build, evaluation and recommendation of alternative pricing and plan design options based on economic analysis and trends. Senior Underwriting Consultant will be responsible for protecting profit while balancing sales growth pressure. -You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial modeling for reserve calculation, budget calculation, and other ongoing reviews that directly aligns with client strategies
• Solid -Risk evaluation skills of Life, LTD, STD and supplemental health products on a manual and experience rated basis
• Validate - Evaluate renewals and new business request for proposals for accuracy for all size groups
• Deliver competitive and consultative proposals and renewal analysis to obtain and persist the inforce block
• Conduct competitive analysis of all coverage lines and present financial and contractual findingsYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • 7+ years of experience in group insurance underwriting for any variety of products: Group Life, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), and Supplemental Health for Voluntary and Employer Paid plan designs
  • 1+ years of significant and progressive leadership or indirect leadership experience, -including Training and Development (does not have to include management of direct reports)
  • Experience with groups of 1,000 lives or more
  • Proficient knowledge of products including product and contract provisions, plan designs, pricing and various funding arrangements
  • Experience collaborating with internal and external partners to develop appropriate case strategies
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Word and ExcelPreferred Qualifications:
    • Masters DegreeUnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.(sm)*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentivesDiversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. - - - - -UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. - - -Job Keywords: -Sr Underwriting Cnslt, -Healthcare Ops, -Underwriting & Pricing, -Underwriting, Portland, OR, Oregon, -WFH, work from home, work at home, telecommute, telecommuter, telecommuting, remote

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