Group Underwriter

Group Underwriter COMPANY: Emblemhealth LOCATION: 55 Water St.

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Description of Duties Closing Posting Date: 11/05/2009

* Responsible for rate renewal development, new business rate quotations, Prospective Plan Summaries and Statements of Experiences. Provide aberrant analytical observations and recommendations to the Underwriting Manager. * Manages a portfolio of mid-size accounts * Moderates rate approval authority, as defined in the Underwriting Approval Guidelines * Analyzes enrollment, premium and high claim reports on existing business cases. Observes irregularities in the data and initiate an investigation. * Reviews group characteristics to ensure compliance with corporate underwriting guidelines * Responsible for the preparation of periodic analyses and forecast of underwriting results on a group specific basis for review by Underwriting Manager * Reviews and evaluates preliminary Instruction Sheets for accuracy and compliance with Underwriting regulations * Prepares incurred claim reports and benefit modifications in response to requests from groups, brokers, or, consultants (via Sales or Underwriting Management) * Maintains production standards to support Departmental goals and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley initiatives * Performs related group underwriting duties as assigned by the Manager Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: * Solid working knowledge of underwriting principles and techniques * Ability to work independently and in a deadline oriented environment * Ability to take initiative in developing and completing projects * Good communication skills, analytical abilities, and negotiation, and problem-solving skills Ability to interact, especially as these skills and abilities relate to working with sales and marketing reps, brokers, consultants, and customers * Competent understanding of typical competitor product offerings and knowledge of general industry developments and trends

Requirements  * Bachelors Degree in Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or related field is preferred * Four or more years health underwriting or related experience * Demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

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Category:	Communications
	> Writer
Location:	New York City, NY
County:	County
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Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	GHI
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