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The analyst leads quality reviews, manages actuarial and underwriting data integrity, evaluates rating methodologies, refines risk assessment tools, assists in system improvements, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to enhance efficiency and compliance. The Underwriting Quality & Tools Analyst ensures the accuracy, efficiency, financial integrity, and continuous improvement of underwriting processes, rating methodologies, and actuarial evaluations supporting group rating and stop-loss analysis.

Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas. You Belong At Blue Why Join Us? <ul><li>Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.</li><li>FamilyComes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire</li><li>Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.</li><li>Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.</li><li>Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.</li><li>Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.</li></ul> Benefits & Perks <ul><li>Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package<ul><li>Incentive pay program (EPIP)</li><li>Health/Vision/Dental insurance</li><li>6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers</li><li>Fertility/Adoption assistance</li><li>2 weeks paid caregiver leave</li><li>401(k) plan matching up to 5%</li><li>Tuition reimbursement</li><li>Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources</li></ul></li></ul> Job Summary The Underwriting Quality & Tools Analyst ensures the accuracy, efficiency, financial integrity, and continuous improvement of underwriting processes, rating methodologies, and actuarial evaluations supporting group rating and stop-loss analysis. This role focuses on quality assurance, underwriting governance, actuarial support, process optimization, reporting, tool maintenance, and training to support underwriting operations. The analyst leads quality reviews, manages actuarial and underwriting data integrity, evaluates rating methodologies, refines risk assessment tools, assists in system improvements, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to enhance efficiency and compliance. Reporting to the Manager, Underwriting Quality & Tool, this role plays a key part in driving data integrity, automation, and workflow enhancements. "This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment." What you'll do <ul><li>Oversee and execute quality reviews of Group Rating Intake Tool (GRIT) requests and monthly production work, ensuring accuracy and compliance with actuarial rating methodologies and underwriting guidelines.</li><li>Conduct actuarial, underwriting, and financial impact analysis, including short/long stop-loss period analysis, credibility studies, and underwriting risk assessments to drive data-backed recommendations.</li><li>Develop and implement training materials, procedure manuals, and departmental documentation to ensure standardization and knowledge retention of actuarial methodologies and underwriting practices.</li><li>Identify and implement efficiencies in underwriting workflows, leveraging automation, predictive modeling, and data-driven process improvements to optimize team productivity.</li><li>Develop and deliver technical training on underwriting practices, actuarial methodologies, rating factor adjustments, and risk evaluation techniques.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external audit teams to support actuarial and underwriting compliance, quality controls, and regulatory reporting.</li><li>Review and validate with final quality reviews for monthly mailings and other underwriting communications to ensure accuracy and clarity.</li><li>Develop, analyze, and maintain rating factors and risk models that support underwriting and actuarial tools, ensuring data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Support SERFF rate filings with the Kansas Department of Insurance (KDOI) ensuring accurate and timely submission of rate justifications and regulatory documents.</li><li>Oversee enhancements to underwriting tools and actuarial databases, ensuring seamless integration of rating models and optimization of underwriting systems.</li></ul> What you need Education and Experience: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field required.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years of experience in underwriting, group rating, actuarial, sales, or quality assurance within the health insurance industry required.</li><li>Experience in reporting, process improvement, and automatio</li></ul>

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Underwriting Quality and Tools Analyst

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Collaborates with sales staff, both locally and long distance, as well as carrier partners in developing and executing marketing and placement strategies to drive new business growth. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Supports and demonstrates IMA's core values</li><li>Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates</li><li>Collaborates with sales staff, both locally and long distance, as well as carrier partners in developing and executing marketing and placement strategies to drive new business growth</li><li>Generates quotes utilizing carrier online quoting and comparative rating systems and creates professional, detailed proposals per agency standards</li><li>Enters prospect and underwriting information into agency management system and maintains organized account files with proper documentation</li><li>Negotiates account eligibility and optimum coverage terms with insurance carriers</li><li>Maintains knowledge of carrier and broker appetites and specialty programs including attending carrier meetings to stay apprised of market and rate changes</li><li>Effectively communicates quoted coverages, costs, and deductibles to producers including identifying and suggesting coverage enhancements and mitigation opportunities</li><li>Coordinates and issues invoices, certificates of insurance, Broker of Record requests, auto ID cards, communication with mortgagees, filings, and binders</li><li>Assists in providing a seamless transition from marketing to assigned servicing team</li><li>Manages day to day relationships with carrier partners and assists in building long term partnerships</li><li>Assists in upholding company appetite and standards while building relationships with producers and contributing to their success</li><li>Strives to help meet or exceed agency and department goals and deadlines including assisting other team members as needed</li></ul> REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Math skills and familiarity with ratios, percentages, discounts, and commissions</li><li>Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment while responding to requests in a timely, accurate, and friendly manner</li><li>Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills</li><li>Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and quick turnaround demands</li><li>Strong computer proficiency</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Willing to work overtime if necessary due to cyclical nature of business</li></ul>#LI-JS1<div class="content-conclusion">Compensation & BenefitsBeing a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:   Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development.  In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities. *These benefits do not apply to internship roles.Why Join IMA?We've built a reputation for putting our associates firstWhat if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It's this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a teamWe provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we're big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry<ul><li>2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance </li><li>2023 Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces </li><li>2023 Denver Business Journal's Best Places to Work </li><li>2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places  </li><li>2021-2023 Inc. 5000's List of Fastest Growing Companies  </li><li>2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies </li><li>2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal's Best Places to Work </li><li>2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal's Best Places to Work  </li><li>2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work </li><li>2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places </li><li>2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal's Washington's Best Workplaces </li><li>2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal's Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category </li><li>2021 Dallas Business Journal's Best Places to Work </li><li>2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce's Best Workplaces in Alaska </li></ul> This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.   </div>

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