Job description

This is a hybrid position, both in-office and remote.

Delta Dental of Michigan may be required to comply with applicable federal, state, and local COVID-19 workplace safety laws, regulations, and/or orders. Delta Dental of Michigan reserves the right to require all employees, as a term and condition of employment, to comply with such requirements or obtain an approved medical or religious accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is a leader in dental benefits, plus so much more.

We improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and our corporate giving builds healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. We devote our time, talents and financial resources to improve oral and overall health, and we invest in initiatives that support youth, education, workforce and economic development.

We are a force for good--part of the reason why employees find working at Delta Dental fulfilling. Delta Dental companies nationwide comprise the Delta Dental Plans Association, which provides coverage to more than 83 million Americans and operates two of the nation's largest networks of participating dentists. For more, visit www.deltadentalmi.comand www.vibrantcommunities.com, and apply online at www.deltadentalmi.com/careers.

Job Summary:

Performs underwriting functions to support Enterprise goals and objectives for new business and an assigned book of business. Underwrites a book of business based primarily on groups over 1,000 subscribers.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Evaluates risk and develops, reviews, and approves rates consistent with approved rating formulas and methodologies. Researches, reviews, and recommends improvements and enhancements to design of rating practices and guidelines.

Responds to inter-departmental requests and manages a book of business to ensure new sales, retention, and profitability expectations are met. Assists other underwriters in managing their books of business.

Develops and approves new business rates, proposals, and contracts for assigned book of business.

Develops and approves renewal rates and contracts for assigned book of business.

Creates and develops rating and underwriting reports and documents to support and assist internal departments.

Provides technical guidance in rating methodology, benefit plan design, contract language, bid responses, and other underwriting issues to internal departments.

Provides underwriting technical guidance and sales support to agents, brokers, consultants, and groups. Develops presentations, attends, and conducts at finalist meetings.

Develops, coordinates, implements, and leads underwriting programs and projects. Researches, negotiates, and resolves underwriting issues for complex groups, purchasing coalitions, and association business opportunities. Proficiently handles multiple segment complex groups. Meets internally and externally with management level staff.

Audits Underwriting staff for quality and effectiveness and meeting department goals.

Assists in providing training sessions for underwriting staff and sales and account management staff.

May develop and maintain dental and/or vision underwriting tools, guidelines, and rating factors.

May assist in developing an overall strategy to support growth in the dental and/or vision line of business.

Meets internal quality and turn around metrics.

Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.

Requirements:

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field and five years of health underwriting and/or actuarial experience or seven years of underwriting and/or actuarial experience outside of the health insurance industry. Previous experience underwriting groups over 1,000 subscribers preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Position requires advanced knowledge of mathematical and algebraic theories and formulas, dental and/or vision terminology and procedures, dental and/or vision benefit administration, and word processing and spreadsheet applications; strong analytical skills; strong organizational skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to present on behalf of the organization internally and externally; and the ability to resolve complex problems using independent judgment. Occasional travel is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Okemos, MI 48864

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