Medical Underwriting Support Coordinator - American Heritage

At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
 
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.

The Standard has completed the acquisition of the Employer[AM1] Voluntary Benefits business from Allstate. This deal enhances our competitive position in the market with a comprehensive offering of workplace benefits products and capabilities.

Job Summary
The Medical Underwriting Support Coordinator undergoes training with a mentor to learn the basics of underwriting of Accident, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity. This includes understanding how to underwrite employer group coverage, determining eligibility based on application, product, state signed, etc., and utilizing all other applicable sources to make underwriting decisions.

• Maintain understanding of the basic framework of our processing systems to move work properly.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers through effective communication.
• Process and underwrite specialty products and projects as assigned.
• Make risk selection decisions in a quality, timely, and productive manner.
• Make underwriting decisions as assigned.
• Accurate documentation of group plan design, participation, and rating during annual group product anniversary renewal review
• Suggests business process improvements to gain efficiency within the role.
• Provides feedback at team meetings as well as contributes to learning topics as assigned
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively is a requirement of the role. *

Skills and Background You’ll Need
• 1+ years of relevant underwriting or related field experience (Preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
• Willingness to learn and grow in the underwriting field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptability and ability to adjust to changing processes.

Why Join The Standard?
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation, and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative, and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard, you can expect:
• A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off
• A supportive and responsive management approach
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Paid time off to volunteer
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
• Much more!

Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

 

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

21.27 - 28.25

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and a