Company :
Highmark Inc.Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job provides assistance, as required by the underwriting unit, to support renewal and new business activities. The Underwriting Coordinator gathers, organizes and reviews documentation to ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and policies.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support the Underwriting processes by facilitating workload development, gathering pertinent information, and coordinating renewal distribution.
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Coordinate cross-departmental functions to ensure compliant, accurate rates are calculated, sold and reported.
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Provide computerized data retrieval to meet the reporting/informational needs of the department.
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Analyze report information to ensure integrity and manipulate data to meet business needs.
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Administer departmental file maintenance.
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Maintain a communication flow for all correspondence.
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Monitors the Segment Management process and alerts Management of delays within the cycle timeline.
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Support reporting of corporate financial projections.
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Recognize process barriers and recommends alternative solutions.
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Administer daily calendars, coordinate meetings including conference rooms and audio visual requirements.
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Make travel and lodging arrangements.
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Support integrity of tools through basic system information analysis to facilitate problem solving.
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Exercise professional judgment in all forms of communication.
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Interact with internal and external entities on behalf of Management.
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Address routine inquiries based on overall knowledge of policies and procedures carried out within the department.
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Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
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High School Diploma/GED
Substitutions
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None
Preferred
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Bachelor's Degree
EXPERIENCE
Required
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None
Preferred
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Knowledge of personal computer software, such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
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Administrative experience
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
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None
Preferred
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None
SKILLS
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Strong communication and organization skills
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Excellent typing, word processing and proofreading skills as well as demonstrated proficiency in various software applications
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Ability to work independently and assume responsibility for routine projects
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In-depth knowledge of business procedures within an office environment
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Demonstrates an understanding and support of corporate and departmental goals and initiatives
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Demonstrates ethical business practices with adherence to all privacy and confidentiality policies and regulations
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Posses tack and integrity in the discreet handling of confidential information
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Occasionally
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Yes
Lifting: up to 10 pounds
Constantly
Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds
Occasionally
Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds
Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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