Underwriter II - Special Risk

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue. What We Need: Financial Underwriting is instrumental to securing the financial wellbeing of insurance companies. At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Underwriters are valued partners in contributing to the organization’s success by influencing business segments such as Marketing, Product Portfolio, Infrastructure Planning and Network Planning. The Stop Loss Underwriter II will underwrite accounts of a variety of Stop Loss programs for self-funded accounts. This role is eligible for our Flex Persona. Your Day to Day Responsible for the accurate and timely calculation of New Business and Renewal quotations. Maintain adherence to Underwriting Guidelines and responsible for approval of exceptions. Prepare complete underwriting analyses for New Business prospects and renewals. Maintain consistent high level of service to our sales representatives and clients with respect to renewal and proposal timeliness and accuracy. We’re Looking for: Utilize Underwriting/Actuarial models to develop quotations and associated renewals, project future account performance, and propose alternative programs and/or financial arrangements when necessary. Leverage working knowledge of account specific rating strategies including lasering, aggregating specific and other creative underwriting approaches to minimize adverse selection. Make independent decisions consistent with stated UW guidelines and represent the financial needs of the Corporation at meetings with accounts and brokers/consultants. Will be expected to partner directly with Sales Staff, and/or their Consultant(s) in a consultative capacity as needed. Required strong oral and written communication skills to explain difficult technical concepts to clients, consultants, and sales staff. Required working knowledge of health benefit programs and financial arrangements from both a risk and cash flow aspect. What You Bring: Demonstrates strong initiative. Has an analytic thought process with ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates an interest in professional development. Employs functional and technical skills when performing all assignments. Can apply changes to previously learned processes or adopt new ones. Develops cooperative relationships with leaders and peers. Recognizes and changes daily priorities to perform work routine and accomplish activities. Proficiency in Excel and Word, and ability to learn new software/tools. Creative problem-solving ability is required. Minimum of three (3) years underwriting or related experience is required. Stop-Loss Insurance experience is desired. What You’ll Gain: A collaborative department with a strong leadership team who embodies a growth mindset and authentically leads Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in maintaining financial stability and balancing membership and affordability across all market segments. Flexibility and work/life balance with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts hybrid work model. A mission-driven organization with strong company values that provides comprehensive, holistic well-being benefits. It is our mission at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to foster a culture that enables associates to do their best work while living happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer you a variety of ways to support your best physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. For more information on our benefit offerings, visit https://careers.bluecrossma.org/us/en/benefits

Requirements

• Demonstrates strong initiative.
• Has an analytic thought process with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates an interest in professional development.
• Employs functional and technical skills when performing all assignments.
• Can apply changes to previously learned processes or adopt new ones.
• Develops cooperative relationships with leaders and peers.
• Recognizes and changes daily priorities to perform work routine and accomplish activities.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word, and ability to learn new software/tools.
• Creative problem-solving ability is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years underwriting or related experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Stop-Loss Insurance experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely calculation of New Business and Renewal quotations.
• Maintain adherence to Underwriting Guidelines and responsible for approval of exceptions.
• Prepare complete underwriting analyses for New Business prospects and renewals.
• Maintain consistent high level of service to our sales representatives and clients with respect to renewal and proposal timeliness and accuracy.
• Utilize Underwriting/Actuarial models to develop quotations and associated renewals, project future account performance, and propose alternative programs and/or financial arrangements when necessary.
• Leverage working knowledge of account specific rating strategies including lasering, aggregating specific and other creative underwriting approaches to minimize adverse selection.
• Make independent decisions consistent with stated UW guidelines and represent the financial needs of the Corporation at meetings with accounts and brokers/consultants.
• Will be expected to partner directly with Sales Staff, and/or their Consultant(s) in a consultative capacity as needed.
• Required strong oral and written communication skills to explain difficult technical concepts to clients, consultants, and sales staff.
• Required working knowledge of health benefit programs and financial arrangements from both a risk and cash flow aspect.

Benefits

• A collaborative department with a strong leadership team who embodies a growth mindset and authentically leads Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in maintaining financial stability and balancing membership and affordability across all market segments.
• Flexibility and work/life balance with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts hybrid work model.
• A mission-driven organization with strong company values that provides comprehensive, holistic well-being benefits.
• It is our mission at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to foster a culture that enables associates to do their best work while living happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer you a variety of ways to support your best physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being.
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees