Underwriter

EPIC Brokers•Austin, TX

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of coverages and services regarding employee benefits
Advanced knowledge of navigating the Internet as well as various Microsoft Office programs to include Windows, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong attention to detail and time management abilities
Strong ability to multi-task and assign priorities
Ability to work effectively and efficiently both with and without direct supervision
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a team environment as well as independently
Good interpersonal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of five years’ experience performing financial analysis at a benefits consulting or brokerage firm, or comparable experience with an insurance carrier, or TPA
Must have advanced working knowledge of a variety of Microsoft Office computer software applications to include Windows, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. The position continually requires teamwork, responsiveness, demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Must be comfortable presenting analysis directly to clients
Life and Health License
Valid Driver License

Responsibilities

Project client claim data to develop budgets, calculate client rates, benefit costs, and IBNR reserves
Review experience reporting for accuracy
Collaborate with consultants and account teams to prepare and deliver client financial presentations
Assess complex client risk, understanding the strategic implications of the competitive carrier/product marketplace, and make sound underwriting-based assumptions
Manage and oversight of underwriting support team
Renew and market carriers for assigned book of business
Analyze / negotiate annual renewals and proposals from carriers for accuracy and financial reasonableness
Submit coverage specifications and obtain quotes from potential carriers
Analyze client demographics and other data to determine risk and appropriate carrier product solutions
Assist with product/service quality improvement initiatives as needed
Assists service team in educating clients regarding utilization, carrier reports, and third party vendor applications used to view claims and financial data
Educates service team regarding experience reporting, utilization, carrier reports, self-funding options, etc.

Benefits

full medical
pharmacy
dental
vision
life and disability insurance
paid vacation
sick leave
401k match
annual bonus potential
Generous Paid Time off
Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps)
22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees
12 company-observed paid holidays
4 early-close days
Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support
Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs