Group Underwriting Consultant

Group Underwriting Consultant

Group Underwriting Consultant

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. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. 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 Underwriting Consultant underwrites and prices complex large group new business for the seven states in the west region. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior stakeholders while working on accounts up to 15,000 members.

How You Will Make an Impact

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Participates in training of underwriting staff and sales staff.
• 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:

• Experienced in Medical Underwriting with a growth mindset to join the Anthem new business team.
• Experience as a proactive underwriter who excels in collaborating with sales teams to secure new business opportunities, all while ensuring alignment with our company's profitability and margin objectives.
• The ideal candidate will be adept at underwriting analysis with a creative approach to help us grow the commercial division.

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $93,896 to $153,648.

Locations: California; Illinois; Minnesota; New Jersey; New York

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.