Part Time Senior Underwriter (Seasonal)

The Senior Underwriter is responsible for analyzing and assessing the risk of new business quotes and existing business renewals for fully insured and Administrative Service Only groups. Responsible for ensuring profitability, customer satisfaction, and corporate goals/objectives for each assigned account. The Senior Underwriter provides technical advice/ support to less experienced underwriters within all aspects of the underwriting process. The role provides support to assist in new group sales and retention of commercial business. The Senior Underwriter is responsible for the premium development of future risk which in turn has a direct impact on a group's loss ratio and financial position of the health insurance division.

Hourly Rate of Pay

Starting Rate: $32.50/hour

The pay rate offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

In this role you will:

• Prepare and produce New Business Proposals that meet corporate turnaround times, RFP timelines, profitability, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Produce existing group renewals, alternative benefit designs, benefit changes, and high-cost claimant projections for fully insured and self-funded groups that meet corporate turnaround times, profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with management and advise on the appropriate renewal pricing.
• Negotiate group health insurance rates and benefits with sales and external brokers.
• Assist Sales Managers & Account Representatives with questions, concerns, and details in regard to new and existing accounts.
• Maintain existing databases, spreadsheets, underwriting guidelines and manuals with vital underwriting information for internal and external use.
• Identify deficiencies and possible enhancements in department administrative policies and procedures that affect customer satisfaction and corporate profitability.

How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:

• Enjoy collaboration with multiple departments and stakeholders
• Are detail oriented and process driven
• Enjoy working for a company that does not fear change and champions new ideas
• Have a passion for making processes more efficient

What will I gain from this role?

• Digging into a variety of different types of projects
• Working in an environment that serves our Nation's military, veterans, Guard and Reserves along with their families
• Making meaningful connections with other departments where you can directly see how your work impacts decisions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics, Healthcare Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 or more years of experience in health insurance underwriting.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of group rating methodologies, funding arrangements (fully insured, level-funded, self-funded), and risk adjustment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and underwriting/pricing tools.
• Experience with health plan systems and CRM platforms.
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong knowledge of current Federal and State health insurance regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Remote Work Requirements

• High speed cable or fiber internet
• Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)
• Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information

Additional Information

• Seasonal Timeline: August 2025 - January 2026
• Schedule: Part Time (8:00 AM CT - 5:00 PM CT)

Work Location

We are open to remote work in the following approved states:
Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin

Who We Are

WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS Health Solutions has been making health care easier for the people we serve for more than 75 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready.

Culture Drives Our Success

WPS' Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce-both current and future-to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.

We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition.

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