Underwriting Data Analyst at Delta Dental of Iowa

Urbandale, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, SQL, Business Objects, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Management, Reporting, Forecasting, Underwriting, Risk Management, Metrics, Statistical Analysis, Project Management, Presentation Skills

Industry

Insurance

Description

Description Come Smile with Us! Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights? Delta Dental of Iowa is seeking an Underwriting Data Analyst to support the development of analytics across multiple product lines to support pricing, profitability, and forecasting of each line. In this role, you will leverage tools like Business Objects and SQL to compile and analyze data from multiple sources, convert complex information into meaningful knowledge, communicate findings, and make recommendations. You will also prepare timely and accurate rates and proposals for both prospective and existing customers, helping guide decisions on appropriate rate actions to help shape business success. Learn from Karmin what it is like to work on the Pricing and Underwriting team. Why Delta Dental of Iowa? For your smile. For your health. For your community. At Delta Dental of Iowa, we’re more than just a dental and vision insurance company. Improving health and wellness is at the center of everything we do. As a not-for-profit, we aim to build stronger communities by investing in actions that promote and improve health. Delta Dental of Iowa invests 40% of our dollars directly back into the communities we serve. Come see why we are passionate about "Bringing Smiles" to our customers. Our team enjoys competitive pay and benefits, an awesome "One Team" approach, and a company culture that fosters "Exceptional Quality Service" and "Leadership at All Levels." Together, we can make a difference – not only in Iowa but across the country. Essential Functions and Principal Accountabilities: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Delta Dental of Iowa business, products, and overall goals. Develop analysis of actual underwriting margins for all product lines and effectively communicate results to all stakeholders. Utilize Business Objects and SQL to develop product specific risk management reports and experience trends. Perform deep dive analysis to effectively translate broad data sets into performance insight; present findings and recommendations to multiple levels of management. Collaboratively work with internal stakeholders to identify informatics, reporting requirements, and desired outcomes measurement. Support the development and pricing of products reflecting current trends and market demands of new or existing customers. Support Sales through fulfillment of ad hoc data requests, analysis, and reports. Support pricing analysis as part of the annual rate setting for small group and individual dental products. Support forecasting and budget functions by maintaining data with current metrics and future trends. Support organization with reports to DDPA and other external partners and surveys. Serve as underwriter preparing rate proposals and reporting for potential and existing customers. Ensure department knowledge and compliance with contractual and regulatory filings and adherence to Underwriting Guidelines. Serve as the subject matter expert regarding underwriting-related data in our various systems and databases. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Information Technology, Math, Statistics or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years’ experience in data analytic reporting, Business Objects or commensurate tools. Ability to work as an analytical, problem solver who can make high quality judgments and decisions quickly with excellent organization skills to work across functions, with internal leadership, and external customers. Experience using critical thinking skills working with results, metrics and data management and desire to create and build new processes. Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively on project teams, as well as independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work with all levels of employees. Delta Dental of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is also the policy of Delta Dental of Iowa to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Responsibilities

The Underwriting Data Analyst will support the development of analytics across multiple product lines to aid in pricing, profitability, and forecasting. This role involves compiling and analyzing data, communicating findings, and preparing accurate rates and proposals for customers.