Level 2 Underwriter

at  Pacific Blue Cross

ABOUT PACIFIC BLUE CROSS

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia’s leading benefits provider for over 80 years. 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. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

JOB SUMMARY

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; participates in inter-departmental quote rate review processes; reviews New Group Set Up packages; prepares customized reports for brokerage and major clients and identifies underwriting options for containing client costs; pursues creative solutions that balance client needs against PBC’s ability to deliver on commitments; as a member of the Underwriting Team, identifies opportunities to improve underwriting processes and tools, and provides input and recommendations to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service.