Employee Benefits Senior Underwriter

Lawley Services Inc•Buffalo, NY

1d•$56,750 - $101,280•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Underwriter will act as a liaison with insurance carriers and third-party administrators for all client reporting. This role involves creating graphs, charts, claims analysis, and designing unique reports to fit each client’s needs, including pre-renewals, premium equivalents, and underwriting considerations. The Senior Underwriter will maintain tools to calculate self-funded client reserve requirements (IBNR) that meet actuarial standards, work with medical, dental, and group staff to create client presentations, and maintain RFPs in relation to self-funded clients, making recommendations. Additionally, the role requires utilizing benchmarks, developing models for enhancing efficiency and accuracy, and maintaining complete and accurate documentation of all tasks in Salesforce. The Senior Underwriter will also serve as a resource and mentor, providing input on all aspects of client reporting and analytics. This position also includes supporting miscellaneous duties as requested.

Requirements

Insurance experience in customer service background or account management
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar or related position
Life Accident & Health License
Bachelor’s degree in Math, Economics, Accounting, Business or related field
Relevant knowledge of group insurance products, documents and usages
Excel proficiency is a must!
Additional Computers skills desired include Word, Outlook & PowerPoint
Strong analytical skills with a focus on meeting expectations and requirements of both internal partners and external customers
Operational background with a strong ability to prioritize, plan and problem solve in a team environment
Ability to work well independently and on a team
Incredible attention to detail and organizational skills
Positive attitude, even in a fast-paced environment
A passion to make customers and coworkers feel important and valued
Precise verbal and written communication skills, even under time constraint
Capability to work quickly and efficiently
Methodical, yet swift decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

designations preferred
Experience with advanced Excel functions desired

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison with insurance carriers and third-party administrators for all client reporting
Create graphs, charts, claims analysis and design unique reports to fit each client’s needs including pre-renewals, premium equivalents and underwriting considerations
Maintain tools to calculate self-funded client reserve requirements (IBNR) that meets actuarial standards
Work with medical, dental and group staff to create client presentations
Maintain RFP’s in relation to self-funded clients and make recommendation on self-funded RFP’s
Utilize benchmarks, develop models for enhancing efficiency and accuracy and maintain complete and accurate documentation of all tasks in Salesforce
Act as a resource and mentor, and provide input on all aspects of client reporting and analytics
Expand and grow in your role when supporting miscellaneous duties as requested