Underwriter III

Premera is committed to being a workplace where people feel empowered to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. By investing in our employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous development, we’re able to better serve our customers. It’s this commitment that has earned us recognition as one of the best companies to work for.
* Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field of study, or (4) years of related work experience.* (5) years of health insurance underwriting experience.
* Advanced Excel skills and intermediate Access skills.
* Mastery of alternate funding arrangements and underwriting policies and procedures.
* CEBS, HIAA, CLU, CHC, or FLMI designations and/or state insurance license.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* In-depth knowledge of mathematical principles used in underwriting function.
* Strong research, analytical, and decision-making skills.
* Advanced knowledge of healthcare benefits and programs.
* Ability to document procedures and processes.
* Ability to develop and present materials to internal and external customers.
* Ability to process information using rating, pricing, and data gathering programs.
* Ability to create ad hoc reports using spreadsheet and database applications, as well as third party software applications as required.
* Strong problem-solving capabilities.
* Strong data mining capabilities.
* This is primarily a sedentary role which requires the ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
* This role requires the ability to keyboard and to communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone.
* Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
* Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
* Life and disability insurance.
* Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and, believe it or not, a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
* Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources for you and your dependents, including counseling services, stress management programs, and mindfulness programs, just to name a few.
* Generous paid time off to reenergize.
* Employee recognition program to celebrate anniversaries, team accomplishments, and more.

At Premera, we make healthcare work better. By focusing on improving our customers’ experience purposefully and serving their needs passionately, we make the process easier, less costly, and more positive. Through empathy and advocacy, we change lives.
As the leading health plan in the Pacific Northwest, we provide comprehensive health benefits and services to more than 2 million customers, from individuals to Fortune 100 companies. Our services include innovative programs focused on health management, wellness, prevention, and patient safety. We deliver these programs through health, life, vision, dental, disability, and other related products and services.
Premera Blue Cross is headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, WA, with operations in Spokane and Anchorage. The company has operated in Washington since 1933 and in Alaska since 1952. With more than 80 years of experience in the region, we deliver innovation, choice, and expertise.
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