Senior Underwriter

5 days ago

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Full time
Job Summary:

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Senior Underwriter to join our team. As a Senior Underwriter, you will play a critical role in securing the financial well-being of our insurance company by accurately and timely calculating credible and non-credible account rates. You will also be responsible for tracking and recording results for weekly reporting, making accurate changes to specific accounts to ensure results are achieved, and enforcing adherence to Underwriting Guidelines. Additionally, you will utilize Underwriting/Actuarial models to develop new business quotations and associated renewals, project future account performance, and propose alternative programs and/or financial arrangements when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurately and timely calculate credible and non-credible account rates.
  • Track and record results for weekly reporting.
  • Make accurate changes to specific accounts to ensure results are achieved.
  • Enforce adherence to Underwriting Guidelines.
  • Utilize Underwriting/Actuarial models to develop new business quotations and associated renewals.
  • Project future account performance and propose alternative programs and/or financial arrangements when necessary.
  • Prepare complete actuarial and underwriting analyses for prospective and existing accounts.
  • Monitor and report on the profitability and persistency of the assigned book of business.
  • Maintain consistent high level of service to our sales partners and clients.
  • Participate actively in both account renewal and new business presentations to existing and prospective policyholders and brokers/consultants.
  • Develop creative pricing strategies that achieve profitability and team membership targets.
  • Participate in the development of new products and rating methodologies.
  • Leverage working knowledge of account specific rating formulas, cost and utilization trend analysis, contribution strategies, and methods for minimizing adverse selection.
  • Make on the spot decisions and represent the financial needs of the Corporation at meetings with accounts and brokers/consultants.
  • Strategize and consult with colleagues in Sales and externally with senior client management and/or their consultant.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as identified and assigned by leadership.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate Degree required, Masters Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of five years underwriting or related experience is required.
  • Must have an extensive knowledge of health benefit programs and financial arrangements from both a risk and cash flow perspective.
  • Must possess superior oral and written communication skills with the ability to present information to a variety of audiences.
  • Creative problem solving ability required.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Why Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts:
We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can prevent amazing candidates from applying, so please don't hesitate to apply. We would love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, your perspectives, and your experiences. It's in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL. As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture page. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. You can also join our Talent Community to stay in the know on all things Blue. At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. For more information on how we work and support that work/life balance visit our How We Work page. Voted as the highest in member satisfaction among Massachusetts commercial health plans by JD Power, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is a community-focused, tax-paying, not-for-profit health plan headquartered in Boston. We have been a market leader for over 75 years, and are consistently ranked among the nation's best health plans. Our daily efforts are dedicated to effectively serving our 2.8 million members, and consistently offering security, stability, and peace of mind to both our members and associates. Our Commitment to You: We are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. We are dedicated to creating a refreshing and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path. We take pride in our diverse, community-centric, wellness-focused culture and believe every member of our team deserves to enjoy a positive work-life balance. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is an Equal Employment / Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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