What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Consultant - Remote position at UnitedHealth Group?
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 equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Underwriter Consultant will analyze Financial Protection Products- Group Life, Group Short Term Disability (STD), Group Long Term Disability (LTD) and Supplemental Health- plan characteristics and assess risk. The Underwriter will also utilize underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop comparative benefit packages, review claim experience, and apply underwriting guidelines to prepare renewal and/or prospect rates
- Support Marketing in completing group experience retention illustrations and address questions on request for proposals
- Analyze Group Life and Disability characteristics and assess risks around loss of clients
- Provide technical subject matter expertise to the sales staff and district offices on new and renewal Financial Protection proposals
- Mentor and provide training for team members and new underwriters as required
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of Group Benefits Underwriting experience
- Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Proven solid mathematical, problem-solving skills and logical reasoning
Preferred Qualification:
- Knowledge of Supplemental Health Insurance
*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy
The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment
Salary : $71,600 - $140,600
