Dental Insurance Underwriter

Northeast Delta Dental•Concord, NH

8d•$41 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Northeast Delta Dental! At Northeast Delta Dental , we're on a mission to improve oral health and overall well-being across New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont because everyone deserves a healthy smile! Named one of the 2025 Best Companies to Work For in New Hampshire by Business NH Magazine , we offer competitive pay, outstanding benefits, workplace flexibility, and exciting career growth opportunities. Our Actuarial & Underwriting Department is seeking a full-time, hybrid, Underwriter who will evaluate and underwrite new and renewing group dental insurance business to support company growth and minimize risk. The Underwriter role offers a competitive salary at $41.00 - $43.00/hour based on experience . Enjoy excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more!

Requirements

Associates degree in Business, Math or Finance, or related field, plus at least 4 years of underwriting experience including some experience in a similar environment or an equivalent combination of training, experience and/or education.
Competence in mathematics, including linear algebra, calculus, statistics, risk theory, and probability are required.
Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
All candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future and live in New Hampshire.
The typical work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Our full-time schedule is 37.5 hours per week.
This position will work on-premises and hybrid when deemed appropriate by the manager at our Concord, NH headquarters.

Responsibilities

Prices business according to Company underwriting and pricing guidelines.
Under the guidance of the Vice President, Actuarial & Underwriting, uses creativity and underwriting knowledge to write risks and retain business.
Utilizes underwriting guidelines and Company best practices to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Within delegated authority levels and continuous process improvement work principles, accepts, rejects or modifies new and renewal business to ensure a profitable book of business.
Partners with the Sales & Marketing Division to support marketing activities by developing ongoing relationships with agents to discuss established rates, service standards, and underwriting and/or product changes.
Communicates with Groups, Agents and Brokers, as necessary, on underwriting issues including decisions on rate factors and calculations, exposure concerns, and claims history.
Communicates with other underwriters in order to provide comprehensive customer service.