AVP, Underwriting

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies? Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team

Position Purpose:

As BlueChoice HealthPlan's Assistant Vice President of Underwriting, you will be responsible for the selection of acceptable health underwriting risks and insuring that prospective and renewal business is maintained at adequate and competitive rate levels. In this role, you will direct all activities associated with underwriting and policy processing for BlueChoice HealthPlan. The Assistant Vice President of Underwriting is responsible for the strategic and tactical management of the underwriting staff as well as maximizing premium production while minimizing financial risk, and underwriting of new/renewal contracts. Decisions made in this position have the opportunity to produce income and/or prevent loss.

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday working onsite at our 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC location .

Logistics: BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina

What You'll Do:

• Manages the Large Group Underwriting department. Oversees the fully insured and self insured underwriting activities of Large Group products. This includes risk selection, determination of benefits, policy issuance rates and price, provision of service, reinsurance, and policy processing.
• Manages the Small Group and Individual Underwriting department. Oversees the fully insured and self insured underwriting activities of Small Group products. This includes risk selection, determination of benefits, policy issuance rates and price, provision of service, reinsurance, and policy processing.
• Develops and updates underwriting rules and regulations applicable to regional underwriting, ensuring compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations.
• Develops and maintains external agency relationship strategies to foster long term relationships, consistent growth, and knowledge of competitive underwriting practices.
• Works closely with internal functional areas (Finance, Claims, Membership, Marketing) to achieve company goals.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree
• Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience

• Required Experience:

• 10+ Years underwriting experience

• 3 Years management experience OR equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above(may be concurrent)

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

• 5 years of management experience
• Large group underwriting experience
• ASO experience
• Experience working within the Blues

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

What to Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications. This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

Management will be conducting interviews with those candidates who are the most qualified, with prioritization given to those candidates who demonstrate the required qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains affirmative action programs to promote employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, pregnant individuals, individuals with pregnancy-related conditions, and individuals needing accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, provided that those accommodations do not impose an undue hardship on the Company.

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