National Accounts Underwriting Consultant - Supplemental Health - 2289677

Underwriter Position

At UnitedHealthcare, were 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 will be responsible for developing comparative benefit packages, review claim experience, and apply underwriting guidelines to prepare renewal and/or prospect rates. This individual will support Marketing in completing group experience retention illustrations and address questions on request for proposals. The underwriter will analyze benefit plan characteristics and assess risks. They will also utilize underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies. This individual will provide technical subject matter expertise to the sales and account management on new and renewal Specialty Benefit offerings.

Youll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial experience rating calculations and other ongoing financial 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 to Management
• Evaluate, recommend and negotiate pricing as well as providing potential alternatives and options for NB and Renewal groups with internal and external customers
• Effectively communicate to sales personnel pricing recommendations and financial position

Youll 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 experience in underwriting Life/Disability or Supplemental Health products
• Solid Math skills
• Demonstrated forward thinking
• Demonstrated solid collaborative skills
• Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience pricing groups over 500 lives utilizing experience information
• Proficient with MS Office suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups 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, youll 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 everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves 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.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.