BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Manager, Underwriting

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of underwriting experience, with 2 years in a supervisory role or equivalent military experience (E4 or above).
  • Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Extensive knowledge of underwriting policies and procedures.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong supervisory and motivational skills for managing teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and enforce underwriting policies and procedures, assessing risk acceptability.
  • Audit and analyze underwriting activities to ensure compliance with service standards.
  • Direct and supervise policy issuance and service activities related to assigned lines.
  • Manage corporate risk management and insurance programs effectually.
  • Cultivate relationships with agents and partners, resolving issues and fostering positive interactions.
  • Establish processing procedures for regulatory compliance and policy updates.
  • Assist management with special projects as needed.

Benefits

  • Subsidized health plans, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
  • Education assistance for professional development.
  • National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks, and more.
Full Job Description

Summary

Oversees the day-to-day underwriting operations including budget and staff planning as well as direct supervision of personnel to successfully accomplish company underwriting objectives and compliance. Identifies, analyzes, and manages the assigned line of business for maximum profitability. Develops corporate underwriting guidelines and strategies for risk acceptability.
Description

Position Purpose:

Oversees the day-to-day underwriting operations including budget and staff planning as well as direct supervision of personnel to successfully accomplish company underwriting objectives and compliance. Identifies, analyzes, and manages the assigned line of business for maximum profitability. Develops corporate underwriting guidelines and strategies for risk acceptability.

Location:

This is remote position, however we are looking for candidates in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, from 8:30am - 5pm.

WhatYou’llDo:

  • Implement and enforce underwriting policy and procedures with respect to technical risk analysis, risk selection standards, and pricing methodologies. Audits, monitors, and analyzes the underwriting and policyholder service activities for risk acceptability and adherence to company service and quality standards. Supervise, monitor, and direct the performance of the policy issuance and policyholder service activities. Preparing daily, weekly, and quarterly reports as required.
  • Responsible for the oversight of servicing carrier operations, primarily underwriting and policy administration. Manages and administers all aspects of the corporate risk management and insurance program, for all exposures with assigned line.
  • Fosters customer relations and resolves issues/problems with agents and prospective business partners. Establishes and maintains a positive, congenial working relationship with agents, policyholders, coworkers and others. Responsible for relationships with reinsurers, including monitoring of agreements, selecting/negotiating retentions, and facultative needs.
  • Establishing and maintaining appropriate processing procedures to ensure compliance with plan rules and regulations. Participates in formulation of underwriting policy and procedures, preparing manual revisions and updates, and sending out frequent e-mails to company personnel with updated information for assigned line of business.
  • Provide assistance to the director and other management as necessary on special projects.

To QualifyForThis Position, You'll NeedThe Following:

  • Required Work Experience: 7 years Underwriting. 2 years in a supervisory role OR equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.
  • Required Education: Bachelor's
  • Degree Equivalency: 4 years job related work experience or Associate's and 2 years job related work experience
  • Required Work Experience: 7 years Underwriting. 2 years in a supervisory role OR equivalent military experience in grade E4 or above.
  • Required Skills and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of underwriting policies and procedures. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, presentation, and problem solving skills strong understanding of automated systems. Demonstrates efficient supervisory/motivational ability.
  • Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office.

We Prefer That You HaveTheFollowing:

  • Preferred Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the reinsurance market. Ability to identify important insurance exposures and evaluate various alternatives for treating
  • Preferred Software and Other Tools: Knowledge of presentation software.
  • Preferred Licenses and Certificates: Professional designation, certification, or association.

OurComprehensiveBenefitsPackageIncludesTheFollowing:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards.You will be eligible toparticipateinourbenefitsprogramthe first of the month following28 daysof employment.

  • Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage

  • 401kretirement savings plan with company match

  • Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations

  • EducationAssistance

  • Service Recognition

  • National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more

What We Can Do for You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrumshave the opportunity todevelop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

WhatTo Expect Next:

After submitting your application, our recruiting team members will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualifications.This may include a brief telephone interview or email communication with our recruiter to verify resume specifics and salary requirements.

About BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is a health insurance company that provides coverage to over 5 million people in South Carolina and beyond. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina offers a variety of health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare plans, and employer-sponsored plans. The company is committed to improving the health of its members and the communities it serves, with initiatives focused on wellness, disease prevention, and access to care. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is a subsidiary of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, a national federation of 36 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross Blue Shield companies.
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