Job description

$15,000 Sign-on Bonus for external candidates

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Our Key Accounts Team is responsible for strategies, sales, underwriting, account management and overall profitability. The Group Senior Underwriting Consultant will evaluate risk characteristics for new business as well as renewals (existing business) for Life, Disability and Supplemental Health products for customers under 5,000 eligible employees utilizing prior claims experience and manual rates.

This person will conduct detailed analysis to establish profitable and competitive rates and plan characteristics given the unique circumstances and needs of each group customer. This individual will show superior technical knowledge including sound decision making with critical and analytical skills.

If you are located in CT/MT/PT Time Zone, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Underwrites new business quotes by analyzing plan design, demographics, and experience information to establish profitable and competitive premium levels
• Analyzes risk by running manual rate calculations and preparing experience-rated quotes
• An ability to think analytically about business problems, make recommendations and propose solutions
• Underwrites renewals by reviewing current plan's premium history, claims history, and company financial condition to determine appropriate renewal action
• Prices and offers plan changes, produces experience analysis, and responds to inquiries from the Sales team, broker, customer, and other partners
• Managing, Training and Coaching Team Members

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in Life, Disability and Supplemental Health underwriting (manual and experience rating)
• 2+ years of experience leading and/or managing a team (coaching and development)
• Experience with groups of at least 5,000 Lives or less
• Experience successfully collaborating with internal and external partners to develop appropriate case strategies
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite (including Word, Excel & Teams)

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA in Math, Finance or Business
• Proficient knowledge of products including product, plan designs, pricing, and various funding arrangements
• Proficient with MS Office suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• A team spirit and desire to work collaboratively
• A financial mindset to help make the best decisions
• High energy self-starter, who is resilient and has an entrepreneurial spirit
• Demonstration of solid time, organizational, and desk management skills
• Goal-oriented and delivers outcomes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to challenge the status quo and compete to win
• Ability to own our work and following through on commitments
• Ability to decipher and execute within a fluid and changing business environment
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $82,100 to $146,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Nevada residents is $90,500 to $161,600. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

**PLEASE NOTE** The Sign-On Bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for a UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time, or per diem basis (“Internal Candidates”) are not eligible to receive a Sign-On Bonus.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $129,021.53 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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