Health Underwriting Manager jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Health Underwriting Manager manages the health insurance underwriting program for individuals and/or groups for medical and/or dental insurance. Ensures integrity of underwriting activities and processes. Being a Health Underwriting Manager participates in the development of master policies and other official documents. Verifies that the account contracts are in compliance with government regulations. Additionally, Health Underwriting Manager typically is a RN with clinical experience. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Health Underwriting Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Health Underwriting Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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LTC Underwriting Manager
  • Hispanic Technology Executive Council
  • Franklin, WI FULL_TIME
  • At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    • Directs and manages the operations of the Long Term Care(LTC) Underwriting Division through the recruitment, selection, training, development, motivation, and salary administration of underwriter staff oversees/coordinates division workflow.

    • Manages large scale LTC and other company/corporate projects, customer service initiatives, and workflow design efforts.

    • Ensures customer centered communication focus with the Network and serves as communication liaison/resource providing technical problem resolution with field management, financial representatives, company management, other companies and insurance departments regarding underwriting concerns and issues.

    • Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the LTC Underwriting Team maintaining departmental service standards and objectives with favorable morbidity experience and persistency at the lowest possible net cost.

    • Supervises and directs the work activities and risk analysis of a high level professional/technical staff ranging from level P1 Specialist to level P3 Consultant.

    • Performs all aspects of performance management and career development including compliance with NM's Affirmative Action programs and EEO law and regulations.

    • Responsible for the development of all levels of underwriters through the referral process, individual instruction, case audits, and classroom instruction.

    • Coordinates and implements new underwriting guidelines, practices, and procedures.

    • Coordinates and leads major systems and process improvement initiatives in the LTC Department.

    • Provides leadership to all aspects of these systems and process improvements including workflow, process changes, and systems development initiatives.

    • Acts as a liaison to other insurance operations departments when implementing initiatives.

    • Develops, implements, and monitors customer service standards for the Network. Initiates communication to address and resolve technical problems with field management.

    • Responds to complex/sensitive customer service complaints and questions in compliance with the National Association of Insurance Commission guidelines.


    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree and progressively responsible work experience emphasizing decision making, team building, communication, and personal development.

    • A minimum of five years of experience in insurance operations with knowledge of risk selection concepts and insurance practices.

    • Knowledge of underwriting preferred.

    • Demonstrated excellence in customer service intervention resulting in successful technical problem resolution.

    • Strong interest in people development with demonstrated leadership and decision making skills.

    • Experience in supervision desirable.

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills with the proven ability to successfully negotiate problem resolutions with the field force, policyowners, and employees.

    • Superior organizational and leadership skills demonstrated by proven experience in managing projects, systems, and/or processes.

    • Demonstrated project management experience with the ability to lead operation change initiatives.

    • Exceptional demonstration of skills leading people and building teams.

    • Minimum of seven years of operational experience preferred. Experience may include people management experience, Lead Underwriter Consultant, training development of underwriters at all levels resulting in performance improvements.

    • Previous underwriting experience preferred.

    Benefits:

    • Competitive base pay

    • 401K

    • Pension plan

    • Educational assistance

    • Performance based incentive pay

    • Medical, dental and vision insurance

    • Parental leave

    • Caregiver time off

    • ....and more

    Compensation Range:

    Pay Range - Start:

    $89,040.00

    Pay Range - End:

    $165,360.00

    N ort hwester n Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.

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Underwriting Sales Manager
  • UniTrust Financial Group
  • Milwaukee, WI FULL_TIME
  • Underwriting Sales Manager Location: Remote (Virtual/Work From Home) Working Hours: Flexible (Self-paced) Job Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Underwriting Sales Manager to join...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Underwriting Analyst
  • Old Republic Risk Management
  • Brookfield, WI FULL_TIME
  • Old Republic Risk Management (ORRM) is currently seeking an Underwriting Analyst to join its Underwriting Services Team at its company headquarters in Brookfield, WI. In general, Underwriting Analyst ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Underwriting Technician
  • West Bend Insurance Company
  • West, WI FULL_TIME
  • Company Overview Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that ou...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Underwriting Consultant
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Milwaukee, WI FULL_TIME
  • At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference. Life Insurance Signature / Authority Limits 5M Signature / 7.5M Authorit...
  • 1 Month Ago

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RN Case Manager - Home Health
  • Heartland Home Health
  • Milwaukee, WI FULL_TIME
  • Our Company Heartland Home Health is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, off...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Small Business Commercial Insurance Marketing Manager
  • The Horton Group
  • Waukesha, WI
  • JOB TITLE: Marketing Manager REPORTS TO: Team Manager – P&C Operations EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt DIVISION: Horton Risk A...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Contract Underwriter
  • Old Republic Surety Company
  • Brookfield, WI
  • Description Old Republic Surety Company (ORSC) is currently seeking a Senior Contract Underwriter to join its Underwrite...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Actuarial Associate II
  • Society Insurance
  • West Bend, WI
  • Job Information Job Title Actuarial Associate II Home Department: Actuarial Employment Status: Exempt; Full-time Positio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Actuarial Associate II
  • Society Insurance
  • Kewaskum, WI
  • Job Information Job Title Actuarial Associate II Home Department: Actuarial Employment Status: Exempt; Full-time Positio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Actuarial Associate II
  • Society Insurance
  • Random Lake, WI
  • Job Information Job Title Actuarial Associate II Home Department: Actuarial Employment Status: Exempt; Full-time Positio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Actuarial Associate II
  • Society Insurance
  • Allenton, WI
  • Job Information Job Title Actuarial Associate II Home Department: Actuarial Employment Status: Exempt; Full-time Positio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Actuarial Associate II
  • Society Insurance
  • Iron Ridge, WI
  • Job Information Job Title Actuarial Associate II Home Department: Actuarial Employment Status: Exempt; Full-time Positio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Actuarial Associate II
  • Society Insurance
  • Adell, WI
  • Job Information Job Title Actuarial Associate II Home Department: Actuarial Employment Status: Exempt; Full-time Positio...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...
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Income Estimation for Health Underwriting Manager jobs
$121,149 to $157,187
Milwaukee, Wisconsin area prices
were up 1.8% from a year ago

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