Stop Loss Underwriting Consultant - Hybrid in MN/NE or Remote
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by
technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The
work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by
connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and
resources they need to feel their best. Come make an impact on the
communities we serve as we help advance health equity on a global
scale. Here, you will find talented peers, comprehensive benefits,
a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, career growth
opportunities and your life's best work.(sm) The Stop Loss
Underwriting Consultant will underwrite new business prospects as
well as existing renewal groups. This individual will underwrite
effectively toward the achievement of Optum's Goals, including new
business sales, renewal persistency and favorable loss ratio. The
Consultant will underwrite with quality and accuracy standards set
by the Stop Loss Organization with focus on rating targets. Work to
achieve department production expectations: quotes, declines, total
work units. Build and maintain good working relationships with
TPAs, Broker Partners, sales teams and service teams. You'll enjoy
the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as
you take on some tough challenges. Remote acceptable but prefer
hybrid if in Minneapolis/St Paul MN or Omaha NE. Primary
Responsibilities: Analyze plan characteristics, assess past
experience as to frequency and severity of loss, assess current
ongoing risks, utilizes established underwriting criteria, policies
and methodologies to establish a profitable quote/pricing
Anticipate customer needs and proactively develops solutions to
meet them Serve as a key resource on complex and/or critical issues
Solve problems and develops innovative solutions Perform analyses
and investigate Provides explanations and interpretations to others
with a clear and positive approach Motivate and inspire other team
members Resource to others Works within policy and compliance
constraints Negotiates rates and plan options to optimize profit
and growth 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 5 years of Stop Loss
underwriting Proficient in MS Office, including Excel spreadsheets
Proven negotiation skills Ability to Travel up to 15% Preferred
Qualifications: Medical underwriting background Excellent risk
selection skills with problem solving abilities and critical
thinking skills Solid relationship building skills Careers with
Optum. Our objective is to make health care simpler and more
effective for everyone. With our hands at work across all aspects
of health, you can play a role in creating a healthier world, one
insight, one connection and one person at a time. We bring together
some of the greatest minds and ideas to take health care to its
fullest potential, promoting health equity and accessibility. Work
with diverse, engaged and high-performing teams to help solve
important challenges. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada,
New York City, or Washington Residents Only : The salary range for
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City, or
Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100. 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
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier
lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We
believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location
and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good
health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color,
historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We
are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and
enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health
disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority
reflected in our mission. 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. optumcorp
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