Underwriter, Global - Hartford, CT

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Hartford
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)







The Underwriter will develop comparative benefit packages, review claim experience, and apply underwriting guidelines to prepare renewal and/or prospect rates. This individual will support Marketing in completing group experience retention illustrations and address questions on request for proposals. The underwriter will analyze health benefit plan characteristics and assess risks around loss of clients. This individual will provide technical subject matter expertise to the sales staff and district offices on new health care proposals.







Success in this position requires flexibility to changing priorities, innovation, enthusiasm, as well as accurate and prompt decision making within a fast-paced environment.







This position is office based in Hartford, CT or open to a telecommuter







Primary Responsibilities:

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• Develop comparative benefit packages
  
  
• Review claim experience
  
  
• Apply underwriting guidelines to prepare renewal and / or prospect rates
  
  
• Support Marketing in completing group experience retention illustrations and address questions on request for proposals
  
  
• Analyze health benefit plan characteristics and assess risks around loss of clients
  
  
• Utilize underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies
  
  
• Provide technical subject matter expertise to the sales staff and district offices on new health care proposals
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  You'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:
  
  
  
  
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  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
    
    
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Excel
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    
    
    
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    • Bachelors Degree in Math, Finance, Economics or related degree
      
      
    • Data Analysis experience
      
      
    • Previous experience working with Sales
      
      
    • Previous underwriting experience
      
      
    • Previous Healthcare/Managed Care experience
      
      
    • Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      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)
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington Residents Only Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or Washington residents is $46,700 to $91,300. 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 incentives.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      Diversity 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.

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