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Senior Underwriter - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Brainhunter Systems Ltd
Description
We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC's health care system.We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.
We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians.Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease.
Work-life balance with flexible working hours of 7 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., Paid vacation starts at 3 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.a combination of work from office and work from home days).
Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; Company pension contributions after 1 year of service.
Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program
We are searching for one permanent Level 2 Underwriter to join our Underwriting team.
This position is unionized and part of the CUPE 1816 Bargaining Unit. This position is paid at hourly rates and receives wage increases in accordance with the Collective Agreement. 64 per hour.
Under the broad managerial direction of the Assistant Manager, Underwriting reviews new business opportunities, renewal requests and contract amendments for potential and existing brokerage and major clients who fit within established Level 2 parameters for group, premium size and underwriting method such as fully insured, Administrative Services Only and refund accounting; assesses eligibility and risk based on multiple underwriting considerations, identifies declines, calculates rates and prepares proposal and renewal package documentation; pursues creative solutions that balance client needs against PBC's ability to deliver on commitments; As a member of the Underwriting team, reviews new business opportunities, potential brokerage, and major account clients who fit within established Level 2 parameters for group, premium size, and underwriting method such as fully insured, Administrative Services Only in arrear and budgeted and refund accounting by:
-analyzing Requests to Quote to assess eligibility and degree of risk including reviewing the industry type, years in business, existing benefits, family content, occupations to be covered, dates of hire, location, salary levels, participation, age distribution, benefit levels, classing criteria, non-standard ownership, collective agreement impacts if in a unionized environment, and other risk factors.
-assessing incumbent carrier experience and adjusting premiums and claims when necessary.
-participating in inter-departmental quote rate review process for new business opportunities involving large complex groups and high-risk impacts.
-assessing impact of any changes occurring in group risk assessment factors since the original quote was made.
-conducting quality assurance reviews on new group set ups.
Reviews renewals and requests for benefit changes in group contracts for existing brokerage and major clients who fit within established Level 2 parameters, assesses risk, and determines renewal rates or rate changes by:
-analyzing claims experience, credibility, group size, industry and economic influences, rating method and other factors which could potentially influence pricing or ability to renew including broker pools and associations with more complexity and mixed funding types and attend related internal and external client meetings.
-assessing requested basic amendments to plan design to determine impact and make adjustments on premium and claims when necessary.
-following underwriting authority guidelines, contract authority limits and company standards.
-conducting quality assurance reviews on amendments.
-preparing and reconciling financial statements for Refund accounting and Budgeted ASO clients to determine balance remaining in client account, implementing strategies to recover deficits or declining to renew.
-reconciling accounts for final financial position (e.g., final contract/policy amount, issuing invoices or refunds, etc.).
In partnership with Group Business and other team members, prepares customized reports for brokerage and major clients on claims, premiums paid, transfers, disability and other financial or client experience data; on an ongoing basis, identifies underwriting options for containing client costs, particularly in the areas of plan design, and pursues creative solutions that balance client needs against PBC's ability to deliver on commitments.
Updating rate and charge structures in the system and/or creating document(s) for automatic entry into the system in time to meet billing requirements.
Advises Level 1 Underwriters on underwriting decisions falling within Level 2 limits and approves new business quotations, renewals, and amendments.
Participates in department training sessions and presents case studies to the team when requestedUsing the intermediate features of spreadsheet software, creates, edits, and formats worksheets including entering and editing data, and creating formulas to automate multiple manual calculations relating to underwriting rates or the creation of customized client reports.
Maintains up to date knowledge of underwriting practices, policies and procedures, system requirements and other information related to the provision of underwriting through continuous learning initiatives; in consultation with more senior underwriters, may participate in learning enrichment activities associated with underwriting for larger and/or more complex groups as opportunities arise.
On a relief basis, performs all duties of the Level 1 Underwriter and/or Underwriting Assistant , as assigned.Performs other assigned duties related to the provision of underwriting and administrative support which do not affect the rating of the job.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business, economics, finance, mathematics, or related field.~o 2 years in a Level 1 Underwriter position, Junior Underwriter position , Group Underwriter position, or equivalent.
Demonstrated proficiency with advanced Excel and intermediate Word.
Completion of an Advanced Excel course (36 hours), or equivalent.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada's Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.
