Senior Underwriter, Remote - Western Region

UnitedHealth Group•Hartford, CT

2d•Remote

About The Position

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Sr. Underwriter will analyze health benefit plan characteristics and assess risks as to frequency and potential severity of losses of clients. Will utilize established underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies. Will build and maintain models to assist in the economic analysis of market alternatives. The Sr. Underwriter will evaluate and recommend alternative pricing options and plan design changes based on economic analysis and trends. This individual will also prepare financial modeling for reserve calculation, budget calculation, and other ongoing reviews that directly aligns with client strategies. They will validate renewals and request for proposals for accuracy including utilization & experience reporting. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in the healthcare industry underwriting or in a role managing financials
1+ years of experience with Risk Management
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to understand and calculate revenue, expense, risk and profit
Proven excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing

Responsibilities

Primary focus on managing a National and Local market ASO renewal book of business for innovative product growth and retention
Collaborates closely with strategic account executives to deliver high-quality outcomes and competitive financial solutions for customers
Work is self-directed while also requiring collaboration with the underwriting leaders to optimize existing business results
Assesses and interpret customer needs and requirements
Identify and develop solutions for non-standard requests and complex issues with limited prescribed guidance
Responsible for analyzing customer data including eligibility, banking, claims to develop renewals and solutions
Provide explanations and information to others on difficult issues
Maintain a solid focus on strategies to incent product integration