BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina · 3 hours ago
Manager, Employee Benefits Underwriting
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expBlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is seeking a Manager for Employee Benefits Underwriting. This role oversees the underwriting operations, ensuring compliance and profitability while managing staff and developing underwriting policies and strategies.
Financial ServicesHealth CareHealth InsuranceInsuranceMedical
Responsibilities
Implement and enforce underwriting policy and procedures with respect to technical risk analysis, risk selection standards, and pricing methodologies. Audits, monitors, and analyzes the underwriting and policyholder service activities for risk acceptability and adherence to company service and quality standards. Supervise, monitor, and direct the performance of the policy issuance and policyholder service activities. Preparing daily, weekly, and quarterly reports as required
Responsible for the oversight of servicing carrier operations, primarily underwriting and policy administration. Manages and administers all aspects of the corporate risk management and insurance program, for all exposures with assigned line
Fosters customer relations and resolves issues/problems with agents and prospective business partners. Establishes and maintains a positive, congenial working relationship with agents, policyholders, coworkers and others. Responsible for relationships with reinsurers, including monitoring of agreements, selecting/negotiating retentions, and facultative needs
Establishing and maintaining appropriate processing procedures to ensure compliance with plan rules and regulations. Participates in formulation of underwriting policy and procedures, preparing manual revisions and updates, and sending out frequent e-mails to company personnel with updated information for assigned line of business
Provide assistance to the director and other management as necessary on special projects
Qualification
Required
7 years Underwriting
2 years in a supervisory role OR equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above
Bachelor's degree
4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience
Extensive knowledge of underwriting policies and procedures
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of automated systems
Demonstrates efficient supervisory/motivational ability
Microsoft Office
Preferred
Employee Benefits Underwriting, and products such as dental, life, disability, and worksite
Knowledge of presentation software
Salesforce
Professional designation, certification, or association
Benefits
Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
Education Assistance
Service Recognition
National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more
Company
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
For more than six decades, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been part of the national landscape. Our roots are firmly embedded in the state.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
April Richardson
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Companion Benefit Alternative
Alli McGary
Talent Acquisition Partner
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