Overview
AvMed, a division of Sentara Health Plans in the Florida market, is hiring an Underwriter - Remote.
Location and Work Shift
City/State: Doral, FL
Work Shift: First (Days)
Standard working hours: 830am to 530pm EST, M-F
Job Description Summary
The Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, assessing, and managing the risk associated with insuring individuals or businesses. This role involves reviewing applications for insurance coverage, determining the terms and conditions of policies, and making decisions about whether to approve or decline coverage based on risk assessments and company guidelines. The Underwriter utilizes statistical data, financial statements, and other relevant information to make informed decisions, ensuring that policies are both competitive and profitable for the organization.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Level Degree (REQUIRED)
- Certification/Licenses: None required
Experience
- 2 years experience in health underwriting (REQUIRED)
- Must have experience in large group underwriting (51+ employees)
- Preferred experience in prospect rating, renewal rating, and self-funding
Compensation
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is: $60,756.8 - $101,245.4. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
About AvMed and Sentara Health
AvMed is one of Florida's oldest and largest not-for-profit health plans headquartered in Miami, Florida, with over 50 years of experience focused on providing quality cost-effective plans and excellent member services. AvMed is part of Sentara Healthcare, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system celebrating more than 130 years of history with 30,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, and the Sentara Health Plans division serving more than 1.2 million members in Virginia and Florida.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates opportunities for development and growth. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
How to Apply
To apply, please go to www.sentaracareers.com and use the keyword search: JR-85884.
Remote Availability
Sentara Health employs associates in the following states for remote positions: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Benefits
- Caring for your family and your career
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401k/403B with employer match
- Tuition assistance and discounted educational opportunities
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and access to CEUs and professional development
- Pet insurance, legal resources plan, and discretionary bonus opportunities where eligible
EEO Statement
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission to “improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.