Company Statement
EmblemHealth is one of the nation’s largest not for profit health insurers, serving members across New York’s diverse communities with a full range of commercial and government-sponsored health plans for employers, individuals, and families. With a commitment to value-based care, EmblemHealth partners with top hospitals and doctors, including its own AdvantageCare Physicians, to deliver quality, affordable, convenient care. At over a dozen EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care locations, members and non-members alike have access to community-based health and wellness guidance and resources. For more information, visit emblemhealth.com.
Lead Underwriter
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, or related field required
- Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, or health care preferred
- 5 – 8+ years of Underwriting experience as a Senior Underwriter, Consulting Underwriter, or other supervisory role required
- Working knowledge of underwriting principles and techniques required
- Extensive knowledge of health benefits programs and financial arrangements from both a risk and cash flow aspect required
- Solid experience in underwriting 1,000+ lives group medical plans, including the development of account specific rating formulas, trend analysis, claim lag studies, methods for identifying and controlling adverse selection, employee contribution strategies, etc. required
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills required
- Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) required
- Excellent communication (written, oral and presentation) skills required
- Proven negotiation skills required
- Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, and network technology required
Security Disclosure
If you receive a job offer from EmblemHealth, the email will be from “HRTalentAcquisition” with the subject: “Offer of Employment for (job title) – Please respond online.” We will never ask you to join a Google Hangout, buy your own equipment, or pay to apply. We also do not use third-party email services like Yahoo or Gmail.
Pay Disclosure
At EmblemHealth, we prioritize transparency in our compensation practices. We provide a good faith estimate of the salary range for potential hires, which is based on key factors such as role responsibilities, candidate experience, education and training, internal equity, and market conditions. Please be aware that this estimate doesn’t account for geographic differences related to your work location. Typically, new hires may not start at the top of this range, as compensation is tailored to each individual's circumstances. For union positions, salaries will be determined according to the collective bargaining agreement. Join us at EmblemHealth, where your contributions are valued and supported by fair compensation.
EEOC Statement
We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by law.
Sponsorship Statement
EmblemHealth may provide work visa sponsorship depending on factors such as business unit requirements, position nature, costs, and applicable laws and regulations.