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JOB DESCRIPTIONAre you interested in underwriting and looking to make a meaningful contribution to small to mid-size businesses? The Associate Underwriter will perform basic underwriting functions under approved guidelines for these businesses. Responsibilities include learning underwriting concepts and the business of Delta Dental to make informed risk and financial decisions on Delta's commercial book of business. If you have an interest in risk assessment, financial decision-making, and collaborative work, this opportunity might be a good fit for you!RESPONSIBILITIESAs an Associate Underwriter, you'll play a crucial role in performing essential underwriting functions under approved guidelines. Here's a glimpse of what your day-to-day will look like:Client-Specific Experience Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses tailored to each client to determine appropriate rates based on risk assessment and evaluation, focusing on smaller or less complex cases.
Collaborative Peer Review: Work closely with fellow underwriting team members in a supportive peer review process to ensure accuracy and sound decision-making.
Consultative Role: Provide guidance and advise to our sales team and other internal customers, explaining underwriting rationale and helping them understand our decisions on the underwriting rationale.QUALIFICATIONSTo excel in this role, you'll need a combination of education, experience, and skills:Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree is a great start, but candidates with proven related experience are also welcome. Ideally, you'll have one year or more of experience in underwriting within the healthcare industry.
Communication Skills: Intermediate proficiency in both written and verbal communication is essential for interacting effectively with team members and internal sales clients.
Mathematical Aptitude: Intermediate knowledge of mathematics is crucial for performing accurate evaluations.
Detail-Oriented and Curious Mindset: Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills will help you thrive in this role.
Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes and dental nomenclature is a plus, though not mandatory.
Base Pay InformationThe national base pay range at the end is a good-faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental's assessment of the candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. $46,359.14 - $93,100ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRewards to make you smile! We don't just want to make our customers happy - we want to give our employees a reason to smile, too. Delta Dental's comprehensive benefits package includes:Generous paid time off plus 12 holidays and your birthday off!
Low-cost premium medical insurance options
100% paid dental and vision insurance
Generous 401(k) matching and flat contribution
Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities, including 16 paid volunteer hours annually
Employee LiveWell program, focusing on overall employee well-being
Fertility and diabetes benefits
Employee discount program: AT&T/Verizon, entertainment, travel, and more!
Culture of learning: career development and tuition reimbursement
Career growth: we love promoting from within
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.#LI-RemoteABOUT THE TEAMAt Delta Dental, our success is only as strong as the people who execute it! We take enormous pride in being the nation's most recognized and widely-used provider of dental insurance - and we've come this far by living our core values of innovation, excellence, service and trust. Our vision is to m tivate and empower every employee so that we're all inspired to take exceptional care of our customers, providers and ourselves. We believe in integrity, accountability, collaboration, and giving every employee equitable opportunity for their voice to be heard and development to be fostered.If you're excited about the prospect of transforming the future of health care and growing in your career, join our smile revolution!To see some of the smiling faces behind Delta Dental and to learn more about what our values and culture look like in action, connect with us on social media: Delta Dental Ins. on Facebook and Instagram, #LifeatDDins on Facebook and Instagram, Delta Dental Ins. on Twitter and Delta Dental Ins. on LinkedIn.We are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of companies that provides dental coverage to 74 million people in the U.S. Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and Delta Dental Insurance Company, together with our affiliate companies, form one of the nation's largest dental benefits delivery systems, covering 33 million enrollees. All of our companies are members, or affiliates of members, of the Delta Dental Plans Association, a network of 39 Delta Dental companies throughout the country.Delta Dental is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender or identity expression, age, disability, marital status, medical status, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to federal law requirements, Delta Dental complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Unfortunately, our Delta Dental Enterprise is unable to hire individuals residing in Alaska, North Dakota, Nebraska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Vermont, Maine, West Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Puerto Rico or other US Territories at this time.Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.Delta Dental includes: Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental Insurance Company, Delta Dental of Pennsylvania, and Delta Dental of New YorkIf You Are A Current Employee Click Here To ApplyWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, citizenship, national origin, age (over 40 years), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability or medical condition or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. This policy also applies to the qualified disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era.
