Group Underwriter Consultant Senior

Anticipated End Date:

2026-06-12

Position Title:

Group Underwriter Consultant Senior

Job Description:

Group Underwriter Consultant Senior

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2  days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Preferred Locations: Indianapolis, IN or Norfolk, VA.

The Group Underwriter Consultant Senior is responsible for determining acceptability of insurance risks and appropriate premium rates for large and complex group cases. Position is the most senior technical underwriting expert.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Calculates renewal rates for large complex cases based on thorough analysis of experience data, location, demographics, etc.
• Provides guidance to the actuarial team for administrative service costs associated with risk opportunities.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure accuracy on resource allocation and consistency of overall account reporting.
• Proposes various rate structures for prospective business utilizing a combination of other carrier experience, demographic data and manual rates.
• Facilitates and documents deal approval process
• Performs post-sale reviews.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of annual settlements, ERISA reports, rate projections, or benefit change increments and decrements.
• Surveys existing product portfolios by market, monitors sales results, trends and needs, recommends product portfolio changes.
• Assists in establishing rating and administrative procedures.
• Participates in major multi-functional teams as underwriting representative.
• Assists in the technical development of underwriting associates, which may include monitoring reports and workflow to provide recommendations on productivity and efficiency improvements.
• Updates and monitors departmental processes and procedures in compliance with system, regulatory and business requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS in a related field; Minimum 7 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities & Experiences:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across teams, facilitate discussions, and drive alignment from key stakeholders
• Experience with Healthcare or Behavioral Health Underwriting preferred.
• Practical experience in corporate transfer pricing, including calculating intercompany charges, supporting methodology selection, and partnering with finance and functional teams to ensure compliance and consistency across entities preferred.
• Working experience with Salesforce.
• CPCU, CLU, LOMA, HIAA, PAHM or other insurance related courses preferred

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

UND > Group Underwriting

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless co