Underwriter - Remote

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Underwriter will analyze health benefit plan characteristics and assess risks as to frequency and potential severity of losses of clients. The Underwriter will also utilize established underwriting criteria and policies to provide proper rating methodologies. Will build and maintain models to assist in the economic analysis of market alternatives.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary focus will be on a Local Market book of business
• Work closely with Local Market Sales and Account Management staff to develop competitive financial responses for new and in-force Business, review claim experience, and apply underwriting guidelines to prepare prospective and/or renewal rates
• Support Marketing in completing group experience retention illustrations and address questions on request for proposals
• Provide technical subject matter expertise to the Local Market Sales and Account Management staff on new and renewal proposals

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or higher in Math, Finance, Business or relevant work experience
• 1+ years of experience applying finance or mathematics principles in academic or professional setting
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office suite (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proven analytical and quantitative reasoning skills, demonstrated through coursework in mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field
• Proven excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Math, Finance, Business or related degree
• 2+ years of Group Benefits Underwriting or related experience

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $48,700 to $87,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.