Vice President Of Underwriting Administration

Description:

As the Vice President of Underwriting Administration, will be responsible for the selection of acceptable underwriting risks and insuring that prospective and renewal business is maintained at adequate and competitive rate levels. In this role, you will direct all activities associated with underwriting and policy processing for the company. The Vice President has additional responsibility for the strategic and tactical management of the underwriting staff as well as maximizing premium production while minimizing financial risk, and underwriting of new/renewal contracts. Decisions made in this position have the opportunity to produce income and/or prevent loss.

Description

Location: This position is full-time (40-hours/week) Monday-Friday working ONSITE at our 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, SC location.

What You’ll Do:

• Manages the Underwriting department. Oversees the fully insured and self insured underwriting activities. This includes risk selection, determination of benefits, policy issuance rates and price, provision of service, reinsurance, and policy processing.
• Develops and updates underwriting rules and regulations applicable to regional underwriting, ensuring compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations.
• Develops and maintains external agency relationship strategies to foster long term relationships, consistent growth, and knowledge of competitive underwriting practices.
• Works closely with internal functional areas to achieve company goals.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need the Following:

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree
• Required Experience:
• 10+ years Underwriting experience.
• 3 years Management experience or equivalent military experience in grade E5 or above (may be concurrent).

We Prefer That You Have the Following:

• Strong insurance industry knowledge and experience, national in scope
• Exceptional understanding of risk and health delivery systems.
• Microsoft Office, with proficiency in Excel
• Excellent communication, decision-making and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, understanding of key health care financial and operational metrics.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Strong grasp on all aspects of the funding arrangements to include pharmacy and stop loss.
• Understanding of the Blue system and Blue Card
• Leadership experience with a diverse team, to include remote workers

Why should you join the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina family of companies?

Other companies come and go, but we've been part of the national landscape for more than seven decades, with our roots firmly embedded in the South Carolina community. We are the largest insurance company in South Carolina … and much more. We are one of the nation's leading administrators of government contracts. We operate one of the most sophisticated data processing centers in the Southeast. We also have a diverse family of subsidiary companies, allowing us to build on various business strengths. We deliver outstanding service to our customers. If you are dedicated to the same philosophy, consider joining our team!

Our comprehensive benefits package includes the following:

We offer our employees great benefits and rewards. You will be eligible to participate in the benefits the first of the month following 28 days of employment.

• Subsidized health plans, dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• 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 spectrums have the opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.