WC Underwriter Supervisor (PN 20067858)

State of Ohio • Youngstown, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position works under the Director of Underwriting and supervises Underwriting Consultants, Account Examiner 2 Supervisors, and Account Examiner 2's within the Classification, Claims Coding and Audit Review Units. The role involves reviewing underwriting determinations for sound judgment and compliance with laws, rules, and procedures governing workers' compensation coverage. The supervisor provides expertise and assistance to staff on unique underwriting, classification, and elective coverage issues. Additionally, this role acts as a liaison with NCCI, monitors and oversees the implementation of NCCI class code changes, and ensures that NCCI scopes, OAC 4123-17-04, and OAC 4123-17-08 are kept up to date. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring the CoreSuite team implements NCCI changes and that updates are made online.

Requirements

• 6 yrs. trg. or 6 yrs. exp. as underwriter for private insurance carrier or agency comparable to Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
• OR completion of undergraduate core program in insurance & risk management, accounting, business administration or related area; 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in underwriting activities for private insurance carrier or agency comparable to Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
• OR 4 exp. as BWC Underwriting Consultant, 63531.
• OR 4 yrs. exp. as Workers' Compensation Underwriter, 66791.
• OR combination of 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. as WC Underwriter, 66971 & BWC Underwriting Consultant, 63531.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Knowledge of insurance & risk management, accounting or business administration.
• Knowledge of laws, rules & procedures governing workers' compensation insurance coverage.
• Knowledge of retrospective rating plan.
• Knowledge of experience rating plan.
• Knowledge of manual classifications.
• Knowledge of loss control practices.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles/techniques.
• Knowledge of employee training & development.
• Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific action.
• Ability to write complex reports & position papers.
• Ability to read & evaluate complex & technical reports regarding employer operations, loss control efforts, industry trends.
• Ability to gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things.
• Ability to answer routine & sensitive inquiries from employers, government & industry officials.
• Must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.
• Must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System.
• Must attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework completed.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Underwriting Consultants, Account Examiner 2 Supervisors, and Account Examiner 2's within the Classification, Claims Coding and Audit Review Units.
• Reviews underwriting determinations for sound judgment and compliance with laws, rules, and procedures governing workers' compensation coverage.
• Provides expertise and assistance to staff on unique underwriting, classification, and elective coverage issues.
• Acts as a liaison with NCCI.
• Monitors and provides oversight for the implementation of NCCI class code changes.
• Ensures that NCCI scopes, OAC 4123-17-04 and OAC 4123-17-08 are kept up to date.
• Responsible for ensuring the CoreSuite team implements NCCI changes and updates are made to the online.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree