Job Title: Sr. Underwriter REMOTE Pay Rate: $56/hr on W2. Duration: 4-month contract with possible extension Vaccination Policy: This employer requires all employees, temporary labor, consultants, and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their start date (other date may be inserted if start date is not accurate), subject to approved medical or religious exemptions.
Hours: M-F 8AM - 5PM local time; training may occur 8AM - 5PM Eastern Time Zone
Position Summary: Performs underwriting analysis and risk assessment for new small group contracts and accountings.
Experience:
3 to 5 years' experience in underwriting/accounting concepts, pricing methodologies and/or funding arrangements.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Demonstrated success in collaborating with others to meet/exceed expectations.
Experience providing clear and concise written and verbal communications.
Critical thinking, detail oriented and strong analytical skills
Desire to learn.
Collaborate with internal partners such as Actuarial and Sales
Duties:
Assigned cases/book of business include multiple product types, funding arrangements and/or rating methodologies.
Prepares and delivers moderately complex new business quotes.
Complexity of work increases as technical skills progress.
Independently reviews work for accuracy and recommends pricing and/or accounting alternatives based on financial analysis, underwriting principals, and business strategy.
Anticipates questions and formulate responses.
Utilizes advanced functionality of underwriting tools, systems, and reference materials to produce accurate quotes.
Applies underwriting guidelines and grants underwriting exceptions/financial variances for their assigned cases within the authority limit for the position.