Sr Underwriting Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Underwriting Consultant will analyze health benefit plan characteristics and assess risks as to frequency and potential severity of loss of clients. They will utilize underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies. They will also build and maintain models to assist in the economic analysis of market alternatives. The Senior Underwriting Consultant is responsible for the evaluation and recommend alternative pricing options and plan design changes based on economic analysis and trends. 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

7+ years of experience in healthcare underwriting for any variety of products: PPO, HMO, self-funded, ASO/fully-insured, group or individual
3+ years of experience with Risk Management
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Proven excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Responsibilities

Prepare financial modeling for reserve calculation, budget calculation, and other ongoing reviews that directly aligns with client strategies
Validate renewals and request for proposals for accuracy including utilization and experience reporting
Conduct competitive analysis of all coverage lines and present financial and contractual findings
Assess and price the financial risk associated with group or individual prospective and renewing cases.
Serve as a company thought leader.
Act as a Functional SME.
Apply a broad business approach.
Serve as a resource to senior leadership.
Develop pioneering approaches to emerging industry trends.