Temporary Part-Time Underwriter

Cambia Health Solutions•Washington, DC

4d•$30 - $42•Remote

About The Position

The Underwriter I evaluates the risk of assigned groups and determines appropriate rates. This is a temporary, part-time position that can be performed remotely from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, or Utah. The role reviews new and renewal groups, applies underwriting guidelines and procedures, supports sales staff with underwriting questions, and communicates approved underwriting decisions and changes to other departments. The position also prepares rate filings, renewal documentation, correspondence, and records related to group renewals and account refunds. The role normally requires a bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The listed hourly range is $30.00 to $41.50, depending on skills, experience, education, training, relevant licensure or certifications, performance history, and work location.

Requirements

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Business sense, including knowledge of finance, accounting, economics, and risk management principles.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive internal and external customer interactions.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Technology proficiency, including Excel, Word, and applicable software applications.
Bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate assigned groups’ risks and attach appropriate rates.
Approve renewal changes after verifying rates and product selection.
Audit new and renewing groups as necessary.
Determine rates for alternative benefit variations.
Ensure group participation requirements are met.
Prepare rate filings.
Apply underwriting guidelines, policies, procedures, and formulas when developing rates for new and renewal groups.
Gather data used to determine account refund status.
Maintain spreadsheet information on group renewal history.
Prepare memos and correspondence communicating rate or benefit changes approved by underwriting management.
Process paperwork associated with renewal rate actions and proposal closing.
Support internal sales staff with underwriting questions and resolve issues.
Communicate underwriting decisions to other departments when necessary.