Underwriter (Phi/Bos)

4 months ago


Boston, United States ParetoHealth Full time
We're in this for the greater good at ParetoHealth. Our mission is collective greatness, nothing less will do. Our team is a single force united in the drive to transform employee health benefits.

The company was founded in 2011 to help small and medium-sized businesses fight the rising cost of employee health benefits. We blazed the trail with financing innovations that reduce the risks in self-insurance and deliver significant savings-and we continue to lead with a growing ecosystem of partners and world-class cost control solutions.

But success is measured by more than dollars alone and we measure ours by the good that comes from knowing that every client and all their employees can count on effective, affordable healthcare for years to come.

Position Overview:

Pareto Health is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Underwriter to join our team. This role is crucial in assessing and managing the risks associated with self-funded and fully insured health plans, using stoploss insurance. The ideal candidate will bring a foundational understanding of analyzing health risks and developing stoploss strategies that align with our commitment to providing innovative and cost-effective healthcare solutions to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the underwriting process using a best-in-class captive offering to create profitable stoploss offerings for prospective captive members.
  • Conduct preliminary risk assessments of prospective Pareto captive members, who are currently both fully insured and self-funded health plans, to assist in determining appropriate stoploss coverage levels and premiums.
  • Assist in analyzing healthcare data, including claims and utilization patterns, to forecast potential risks and cost implications.
  • Collaborate with the Sales team to provide consultants with the necessary financial information required to join the captive.
  • Adapt to working in an environment of incomplete information.
  • Stay informed about competitive market dynamics and respond appropriately.
  • Work under the guidance of senior underwriters to enhance underwriting skills and knowledge.
  • Participate in ongoing training to develop a deeper understanding of medical treatments and projected costs in partnership with the clinical risk team.
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards and legal requirements in all underwriting decisions and practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, actuarial science, or a related field; relevant professional certifications are a plus.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in underwriting, preferably with some exposure to stoploss insurance and health risks. Experience with captives is a plus but not required.
  • Basic proficiency in underwriting software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support underwriting decisions.
  • Good communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • Team player, capable of working effectively in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
  • Basic understanding of stoploss products, self-funding, healthcare industry trends, and the regulatory landscape.


Pareto Perks:

Pareto offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with skills and experience. In addition, Pareto offers a robust benefits package including Medical (100% employer paid), Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, and employer 401(k) contribution.

What We Live By:

1. Get it Done and Get it Done Right - We crank out work at higher rates and at a higher quality than our peers in the industry. Our ability to do a lot with a little is a driving force behind Pareto Health, one that's made our brand synonymous with class, quality, and extreme competence.

2. Fire in the Belly - We only make time for champions; we only consider those with an inner desire to excel and push things forward. Our team, our partners, our members-everyone in the Pareto Health universe-works hard, learns constantly, improves furiously, and does so with a fire in the belly.

3. See the Field - As you're stuck thinking about tomorrow, we're already on to thinking about next year. Pareto Health embodies a culture of anticipation, perception, and acting with intent. In one-on-ones, in meetings, at a company level, and at an industry level, we're always two steps ahead.

4. For the Greater Good - Our vision extends past the here and now. We're rowing in the same direction toward the common goal of transforming an industry. It's our accountability, teamwork, and responsibility that ensure as we're changing industry tides, we're helping them rise. Now watch as we lift all boats in the process.

Disclosures:

ParetoHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

California Applicants: See Pareto's CCPA Notice of Collection for California Employees and Applicants for information about how Pareto Captive Services, LLC, Pareto Health, LLC, and Pareto Underwriting Partners, LLC, together with their respective subsidiaries (collectively, "Pareto") collects and uses personal information submitted by employment applicants.