Group Underwriting Consultant

Group Underwriting Consultant

Location:

locations

IL-CHICAGO, 8600 W BRYN MAWR AVE, 10th & 11th FL

CA-WOODLAND HILLS, 21215 BURBANK BLVD

CT-WALLINGFORD, 108 LEIGUS RD

CA-COSTA MESA, 3080 BRISTOL ST, STE 200

KY-LOUISVILLE, 3195 TERRA CROSSING BLVD STE 203-204 & 300

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locations

FL-MIAMI, 11430 NW 20TH ST, STE 300

OH-MASON, 4361 IRWIN SIMPSON RD

DE-WILMINGTON, 123 S JUSTISON ST, STE 200

OH-CINCINNATI, 3075 VANDERCAR WAY

OH-SEVEN HILLS, 6000 LOMBARDO CENTER, STE 200

NY-NEW YORK, ONE PENN PLAZA, 35TH AND 36TH FL

TX-GRAND PRAIRIE, 2505 N HWY 360, STE 300

IL-CHICAGO, 233 S WACKER DR, STE 3700

GA-ATLANTA, 740 W PEACHTREE ST NW

NJ-ISELIN, 111 S WOOD AVE, STE 220

FL-TAMPA, 5411 SKY CENTER DR

IA-W DES MOINES, 4800 WESTOWN PKWY, STE200

MN-MENDOTA HEIGHTS, 1285 NORTHLAND DR

NY-Lake Success, 1985 Marcus Avenue, Suite 150

Job Description:

Anticipated End Date:

2026-05-09

Position Title:

Group Underwriting Consultant

Job Description:

Group Underwriting Consultant

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Group Underwriting Consultant underwrites and prices complex large group new business for the seven states in the west region. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior stake holders while working on accounts up to 15,000 members.

How You Will Make an Impact

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Participates in training of underwriting staff and sales staff.
• Calculates renewal rates for large complex cases based on thorough analysis of experience, location, demographics, etc.
• Determines and provides guidance to medical underwriters concerning the risk selection of applicants applying for individual health coverage.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure accuracy and consistency of overall account reporting.
• Proposes rates for prospective business utilizing a combination of other carrier experience, demographic data and manual rates.
• Performs post-sale reviews.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of annual settlements, ERISA reports, rate projections, or benefit change increments and decrements.
• Surveys existing product portfolios by market, monitors sales results, trends and needs, recommends product portfolio changes.
• Assists in establishing rating and administrative procedures.
• Participates in major multi-functional teams as underwriting representative.
• Assists in the technical development of underwriting associates, which may include monitoring reports and work flow to provide recommendations on productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Updates and monitors departmental processes and procedures in compliance with system, regulatory and business requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS in a related field; Minimum 5 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

• Experienced in Medical Underwriting with a growth mindset to join the Anthem new business team.
• Experience as a proactive underwriter who excels in collaborating with sales teams to secure new business opportunities, all while ensuring alignment with our company's profitability and margin objectives.
• The ideal candidate will be adept at underwriting analysis with a creative approach to help us grow the commercial division

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below location(s), the salary* range for this specific position is $93,896 to $153,648.

Locations: California; Illinois; Minnesota; New Jersey; New York

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health 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). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

• The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

UND > Group Underwriting

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.com for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words - the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.