Underwriting Coordinator (On-site)

The Benecon Group, located in beautiful Lititz, Pennsylvania, has an immediate opening for an

UNDERWRITING COORDINATOR

. We offer competitive compensation, fantastic health benefits, 401k with company match, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), student loan and tuition reimbursement programs. Our culture values employee contributions to our company.

NOTE:

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY.

The Benecon Group specializes in developing innovative and effective employee benefit solutions. Our company goal is to help employers effectively control benefit plan expenditures and design programs that meet the strategic needs of the employer and the personal needs of the employees. Our specialty is developing and administering self-funded health insurance programs for companies, governments, colleges and nonprofit cooperatives.

JOB SUMMARY

: The Underwriting Coordinator is responsible for a broad range of administrative support functions within the Actuarial Division as well as supporting various other Benecon divisions. This is a key position requiring expert skills with computer tools and proficient written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with the data collection process for new group opportunity submissions. This includes, but is not limited to: Review quote requests from insurance agency partners to ensure all necessary information has been submitted. Initiating contact with insurance agency partners to gather necessary information/documentation and ensure information is accurate, complete and in the correct format (e.g., census data, disclosure forms, benefit highlight sheets, claims experience, etc.). Request ASO and fully-insured quotes and consortium pricing. Initiate contact with groups to complete individual underwriting information. Submit disclosure information to stop loss carriers. Monitor documentation train and ensure deadlines are met. Ensure insurance agency parter adherence to the Brokerage and Administrative Services Agreement and escalating issues to sales staff when appropriate. 2. Respond to email and phone inquiries from insurance agency partners with regard to quoted rates. 3. Prepare new business quotes for the various Benecon consortiums. 4. Create electronic records of all relevant quote data. 5. Enter new business opportunities within corporate CRM system. 6. Maintain CRM system and other ongoing tools used to service existing accounts on a periodic basis. 7. Fill in at the front desk/reception as assigned (approximately 40 hours per year). These duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to sit or stand and type utilizing computer for up to 95% of the workday.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Administrative/sales support experience, preferably in the employee benefits insurance industry, with a basic knowledge of sales program administration and implementation preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of group insurance preferred or similar work experience preferred. Proficient written and verbal communication skills required. Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) required. Strong organization skills preferred. Ability to manage multiple projects / tasks required. Must be detailed oriented. Ability to articulate thoughts in a clear and concise manner preferred. Must be able to develop knowledge of the specific information required in order to prepare quote submissions for rating. Proficient data entry skills. Must be efficient and deliver quotes within the standard turnaround time. Must provide courteous and professional customer service. Ability to do repetitive, highly detailed work for significant periods of time without losing quality of work required.

Notice of E-Verify Participation:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form

I-9. NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

The Benecon Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for any job postings on this site. Resumes submitted to any Benecon employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Benecon. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for a position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person