Prisma Health

Underwriter, Contracting & Network Development (Full-time, Day)

Prisma Health$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
  • 7-10 years of experience in medical underwriting and risk assessment
  • Active medical/health underwriting certification
  • Strong knowledge of insurance principles, policies, and regulations
  • Proficient in using underwriting software and basic computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement underwriting programs and policies for compliance and profitability
  • Review health insurance applications and medical records to evaluate risk
  • Analyze pricing strategies using underwriting software and A.I. tools
  • Communicate risk levels and forecast claims costs with stop-loss partners
  • Prepare and maintain detailed financial models for budgeting and forecasting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Flexible work arrangements with a focus on work-life balance
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive work culture emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Responsible for underwriting new and renewal medical stop loss business which includes reviewing, evaluating, selecting, and rating each risk to maximize premium revenue while meeting enterprise profit margins and production goals. Responsible for any other applicable products that require and allow underwriting of risk.

Essential Functions
  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
  • Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of underwriting programs, policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance and profitability.
  • Reviews Group health insurance applications and medical records to evaluate risk. Uses underwriting software, A.I. tools and actuarial manuals to calculate rates, premiums, and factors. Performs detailed pricing analysis and contribute to pricing strategies to optimize profitability.
  • Reviews stoploss offers and makes recommendations to the sales team on which stoploss offer to use when building Promise Health Plan proposals, based on pricing and contract terms
  • Creates and updates financial models for forecasting and budgeting. Conducts analyses to identify key metrics for modeling financial data (revenue, cost, expenses, KPIs). Compiles data on yearly loss ratios and medical trends for program evaluation.
  • Communicates with stop-loss partners regarding risk levels and forecasted claims costs on new and renewing business.
  • Consults with payer staff to obtain information, review insurance laws, and explain underwriting policies.
  • Collaborates with internal teams to understand monthly trends and ensure comprehensive risk evaluation.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with brokers, agents, and reinsurers.
  • Prepares detailed reports and documentation to support health plan decisions.
  • Maintains accurate records of underwriting decisions and related data.
  • Ensures compliance with legal standards and stays current on industry regulations and legislative changes.
  • Conducts regular audits of underwriting files to ensure quality and compliance.
  • Informs enterprise payer strategy, including forecasting and approach for insurance products.
  • Serves on work groups or process improvement teams to enhance quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements
  • Education - Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
  • Experience - 7-10 years of related experience in Medical underwriting and risk assessment


In Lieu Of

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Active medical/health underwriting certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of insurance principles, policies, and regulations
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication and negotiating skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Proficient in using underwriting software and tools
  • Knowledge of underwriting self-funded and converting fully insured prospects into self-funded products
  • Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, database and data entry
  • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
  • Mathematical skills


Work Shift
Day (United States of America)

Location
Prisma Health Corporate Office

Facility
7002 Value-Based Care and Network Services

Department

About Prisma Health

Prisma Health is a not-for-profit health company and the largest healthcare system in South Carolina. It was formed in 2017 by the merger of Palmetto Health and Greenville Health System. Prisma Health operates 18 hospitals and more than 300 outpatient centers, providing a range of medical services including primary care, emergency care, cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health. The company also offers telehealth services and has a medical school, the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville.
Learn more about Prisma Health
Size
32,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$4.4 billion

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