Health Insurance Underwriter

Description:

This position will interact with all members of our staff as well as many clients. The primary challenges are the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time, the ability to interact with people with varied personalities and communication styles, and the flexibility to adjust resources as needed. Training and support are provided both corporately and locally. This position will have minimal travel requirements, if any. We offer a unique opportunity for training and experience providing the best of both worlds: a flexible local office that recognizes individual value within a large, national firm that gives stability and structure.

At Milliman we strive to deliver the best products and services so that people can live for today and plan for tomorrow with confidence. We are looking for someone to partner with us in that mission.

Some of the specific duties are listed below:

• Prepare rating and plan design quotes within Milliman's underwriting models
• Ensure proposals are of highest accuracy and delivered on time
• Collaborate with clients to gather additional information needed for underwriting decisions or to explain underwriting outcomes
• Coordinate with Sr. Leadership and Account Management for complex situations
• Provide feedback with opportunities for improvement in our rating models, processes or client interaction
• Preparing client deliverables (reports, letters, presentations) primarily with MS Excel
• Responding to client requests for advice, information, explanations, or schedules through phone and e-mail
• Working with large insurance carriers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, United HealthCare, Aetna and Cigna to collect data and other reports

Who we are looking for:

• Trend-setters. Innovation is at the core of our DNA, and that stems from the work ethic of our people. We leverage our experience, client feedback and technology to change the landscape of health insurance with new and extraordinary ideas.
• Future leaders. We take the time to invest in our people and encourage them to deepen skillsets and broaden abilities. We will always have new opportunities and responsibilities for those who want to assume them.
• Relationship builders. We are fanatical about serving our customers leading to their success. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills to create dynamic relationships, both internally and externally
• Confident professionals. We aim for 100% in everything we do, which means being accurate, on-time and on-point for our customer’s needs, while maintaining a professional image consistent with Milliman’s brand.

Milliman Omaha is an office of intelligent, hard-working, creative minds and we are anything but corporate. Our unique structure allows for the best of both worlds: a flexible local office that recognizes individual value within a large, national firm that gives stability and structure. We offer an environment conducive to building strong relationships, while allowing independence for each person to gauge their success.  

Qualifications:

• Exceptional administrative, organization and business skills. Friendly and engaging personality that enjoys meeting various types of people from all areas of the country.
• Natural attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to work independently within a team-based environment
• Flexibility with a customer first attitude
• Able to manage priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Meticulous attention and compliance to policies and procedures
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities
• Skill in deriving information where it is not immediately evident

• 0-2 years of previous experience in underwriting
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Location:

This position is based out of the Milliman office in Omaha, Nebraska. Candidates hired into this role must be willing to work onsite full-time. 

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and well-being. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
• 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
• Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
• Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
• Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About Milliman:

Milliman (www.milliman.com) is an international consulting firm with over 5,100 employees and $1.6 billion in annual revenue. With over 75 years in the consulting business, we have an excellent reputation for superior tools and service to our clients. The Omaha Health & Welfare practice was started 24 years ago to serve large employers in the design and administration of their employee benefit insurance plans. Much of our success depends on our employees and our culture that recognizes and rewards employees for the value they bring to our business in general and our clients in particular. The atmosphere is business casual and in person work with 70 other professionals in an upscale office setting in west Omaha.