Health Underwriter jobs in Kansas

Health Underwriter reviews applications for coverage, gathers data, and assesses risk related to qualifying a candidate for health insurance. Calculates and recommends pricing. Being a Health Underwriter performs group and/or individual underwriting. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Health Underwriter typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Health Underwriter gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Health Underwriter typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Associate Underwriter - Supp Health - Remote
  • Symetra
  • USA, KS FULL_TIME
  • Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join our Supplemental Health Underwriting team as an Associate Underwriter!

     

    About the role

    As an Associate Underwriter, you will underwrite new business accounts for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity & Gap Assist products, typically over 50 lives with emphasis between 100 and 1,500 eligible lives.

     

    What you will do

    • Review Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions including verifying integrity of census data and plan information and requesting additional information as needed.
    • Develop & analyze manual ratings and if applicable, historic premium/claims information via a credibility formula to develop and communicate new business rate recommendations in accordance with pricing targets and level of authority. Sales expectations of $1.5 MM per year.
    • Underwrite large market enforce customer accounts (Supplemental Health generally up to 5,000 eligible lives).
    • Process sold accounts and renewals following established procedures while managing a book of business.
    • Build and maintain positive relationships with Symetra sales, field and home office service and actuarial teams.
    • Participate in projects and training initiatives as assigned.
    • Maintain accurate and up to date reporting of assigned presales and renewals.

    Why Work at Symetra

    Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

     

    “Symetra is a great place if you are looking for the opportunity to contribute, to grow, to be seen and valued.” Vernell K. - Auditor 

     

    “If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!” Cindy G. - Program Manager 

     

    What we offer you

    Benefits and Perks

    We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

    • Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
    • Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
    • Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
    • Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
    • Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

    Compensation

    Salary Range: $46,800 – $78,000 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

    Your experience and skills

    • 4-year college degree or equivalent business experience required.
    • Mathematics, finance, accounting, economics, or other business degree preferred.
    • Entry level underwriting position with 1 year business experience preferred, but not required.
    • Strong analytical and technical skills.
    • Strong Excel and Word skills.
    • Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
    • Able to make effective decisions within authority limits and recommendation if outside of authority limits.
    • Service oriented with commitment to meet deadlines.
    • Able to multi-task and work efficiently in a team environment.

    We empower inclusion

    At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.

    Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

    Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

    Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we’re guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they’re buying, and we design products—and operate our company—to stand the test of time. We’re committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

    For more information about our careers visit https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers/

    Work Authorization

    Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

     

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Underwriter
  • First Federal Bank
  • Overland Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • Essential Functions Underwrites residential mortgage loan requests that binds bank for commitment. Recommends improvements to institution's residential lending policies and procedures.Evaluate loan ri...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Underwriter
  • First Federal Bank
  • KS , KS FULL_TIME
  • Remote Opportunity Essential Functions- Underwrites residential mortgage loan requests that binds bank for commitment. - Recommends improvements to institution's residential lending policies and proce...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Associate Underwriter or Underwriter
  • ProAg
  • Lenexa, KS FULL_TIME
  • Grow with Confidence The ideal candidate for this position would be located near one of the following office locations: Lenexa, KS – West Des Moines, IA – Clovis, CA. This position can be remote or hy...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Underwriter II
  • EMC Insurance
  • Home, KS FULL_TIME
  • At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain ...
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Associate Underwriter
  • Burns & Wilcox
  • Overland Park, KS FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities When someone needs insurance coverage for the unique, the unusual, or the unconventional, they come to Burns & Wilcox. Our Associate Underwriters directly service a book of business u...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Insurance Underwriter
  • Calculated Hire
  • PBM Underwriting Analyst Hybrid – Birmingham, AL Overview: The Underwriting Department plays an integral role in support...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Specialty A&H Underwriter
  • Axis
  • Princeton, NJ
  • This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Specialty A&H Underwriter
  • Axis
  • Red Bank, NJ
  • This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Specialty A&H Underwriter
  • Axis
  • Chicago, IL
  • This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Specialty A&H Underwriter
  • Axis
  • New York, NY
  • This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Specialty A&H Underwriter
  • Axis
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Consultant - Health - 10057
  • SC International
  • Boston, MA
  • Description Client looking to add a Consultant who will manage projects and client relationships spanning a variety of t...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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A&H Underwriter or Senior Underwriter (Hybrid -remote/onsite)
  • Swiss Re
  • Windsor, CT
  • About the Team: As part of the Corporate Solutions (CorSo), North America, Accident & Health Team, you will join a team ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Health Underwriter jobs
$59,511 to $71,864

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