Rating & Underwriting Analyst 1

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association•Detroit, MI

28d

About The Position

Evaluate and assess risks to safeguard the financial assets of the company. Understand and protect the financial health of the company by making sound business recommendations. Calculate renewal rates using appropriate rating formulas and procedures and analyze projected financial impacts. Validate that the final renewal rates and associated packaging is correct and ensuring quality in rate releases. Calculate quarterly and annual settlements. Prepare ERISA reports. Create quotes for customers using demographic characteristics and/or claims experience. Analyze participation levels, contribution methodology, industry classification and other carrier information available. Provide support to Rating & Underwriting Analyst II's and Senior Rating & Underwriting Analysts in explaining the components of rate changes to internal and external stakeholders (customers, sales, agents, consultants and employer groups). Apply underwriting and rating policies when reviewing exception requests and prepare recommendations to leaders that includes financial and operational impacts. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with a major in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related field required.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare summary reports required.
Good understanding of mathematics principals and their practical applications required.
Good verbal and written communication skills required.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple tasks and timelines.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint required.

Nice To Haves

Previous internship or experience in accounting, financial analysis or underwriting preferred
MS Access & Visual Basic preferred.
Knowledge of rating systems and mainframe applications preferred but not required.
Knowledge of sales distribution channel preferred but not required
Knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations related to health care delivery systems (HMO, PPO, ACO, etc.) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess risks to safeguard the financial assets of the company.
Understand and protect the financial health of the company by making sound business recommendations.
Calculate renewal rates using appropriate rating formulas and procedures and analyze projected financial impacts.
Validate that the final renewal rates and associated packaging is correct and ensuring quality in rate releases.
Calculate quarterly and annual settlements.
Prepare ERISA reports.
Create quotes for customers using demographic characteristics and/or claims experience.
Analyze participation levels, contribution methodology, industry classification and other carrier information available.
Provide support to Rating & Underwriting Analyst II's and Senior Rating & Underwriting Analysts in explaining the components of rate changes to internal and external stakeholders (customers, sales, agents, consultants and employer groups).
Apply underwriting and rating policies when reviewing exception requests and prepare recommendations to leaders that includes financial and operational impacts.
Other duties as assigned.