Associate Underwriter

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Associate Underwriter to join their underwriting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a book of business with up to 75,000 members and ensure alignment with company goals
• Evaluate underwriting risk, determine premium rates, and recommend funding rates for contracts
• Make recommendations regarding benefit plan design and observe final rate negotiations with clients

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required)
• 0-2 years of experience in a related field, or 3+ years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong skills in performing calculations involving basic arithmetic operations and percentages
• Ability to interpret complex data sets and analyze trends
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to assess and mitigate risks