Underwriting Manager

The Underwriting Department plays an integral role in supporting the financial "bottom line" for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Its role is to establish appropriate premium rates and administrative fee levels for all customers based on the benefit levels selected. This is achieved through sound pricing, rating techniques, and trend analysis. Underwriting works closely with the Marketing Department to support sales efforts and to recommend benefit options that maintain financial viability for the customer. Underwriting also ensures timely and accurate groups setup and maintenance as well as providing reporting and other data.

The Underwriting Manager oversees the Underwriting function which analyzes quotes and existing group accounts to determine competitive pricing for requested benefits through the evaluation of data such as premiums, claims, financial arrangements, and benefit requirements. The Underwriting Manager reviews work produced by the Underwriters to ensure accuracy, consistency, and to provide guidance. The Underwriting Manager also works in partnership with Actuarial Services, Sales, Marketing Communications/Support, Claims/BGA, Group Control, Billing Services, Enrollment Services, Health Management, Healthcare Networks, IT Application Development, Legal and Prime (Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)) to successfully manage Underwriting quotes and renewals.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of experience preferable in areas such as Underwriting, Financial Accounting, Auditing, Claims and other Technology or Quantitiative Fields
• Excellent computer skills, including experience creating and working with spreadsheets
• Experience prioritizing work and the organizational skills necessary to manage multiple projects and staff
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• Experience utilizing a high degree of problem solving and diagnostic skills to develop creative, practical, and cost-effective solutions
• Skills involving negotiation, persuasion, dealing with difficult people and situations, assertiveness, teambuilding, and customer service
• Experience communicating effectively through both oral and written means
• Knowledge and experience in mathematics/statistics, accounting, finance and economics preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics or Actuarial preferred
  

The work location for this position will be hybrid (onsite/remote)

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