Symetra · 6 hours ago
Senior Stop Loss Underwriter – Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $146K/yr
3+ years expSymetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals. They are seeking a Senior Stop Loss Underwriter responsible for risk-based underwriting of new and existing accounts, ensuring profitability and growth through financial analysis of employer groups.
Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Determine level of risk based on established guidelines
Analyze information on past claim history and other standard criteria
Determine needed rate level using multiple tools, including a medical evaluation of ongoing large claimant concerns
Develop and determine appropriate aggregate factors
Underwrite larger and more complex cases
Release final rates and factors
Accountable for profitability and all risk-based decisions
Manage performance of new and/or existing accounts for assigned territories in the following areas: Target Final Effective Renewal Rate Increases, Close Ratio, Case Premium Persistency, Billed to Blended Manual Ratio, Quote Turn Around Time
Provide competitive feedback on rates/factors and products to management
Recommend improvements in underwriting and marketing strategies
Participate in Underwriting Projects and Cross Training Initiatives
Daily interaction with agents, field staff, marketing reps and other underwriters to maintain consistency and support department workflow
Build and maintain excellent client, Rep, TPA and internal personnel relations
Serve as a resource to junior level underwriters
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required
3+ years of experience with Stop Loss Risk Based Underwriting required
Extensive knowledge of Stop Loss products and pricing required
Extensive knowledge of the Underwriting Discipline and Employee Benefit Plans
Proven financial ability
Strong analytical and technical skills
Adept decision-making skills
Effective interpersonal and negotiation skills
Service and sales oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong teamwork orientation
Presentation skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and Excel in particular
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
David Young/ESL/Connexure experience preferred
Able to be effective in a fast paced, high-volume, production work environment
Able to adapt to shifts in priorities and manage case level negotiations
Benefits
Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
Company
Symetra
Symetra is a financial service company that provides retirement, employee benefits, group life, and disability insurance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-08-11Acquired
2010-01-22IPO
2004-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
David Goldstein
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
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Mike DiGioia
Vice President, Communications
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