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11/5/99Bankers Life and Casualty Co.Chicago, IL
  

Ind. Health Underwriters - Exp. & Trainee

Explore opportunities for Individual Health Underwriters at Conseco in Chicago. Conseco's subsidiary, Bankers Life and Casualty Company, seeks professionals with a strong understanding of medical terminology along with strong analytical skills, sound decision-making ability and proven organizational skills. Insurance industry courses and experience underwriting individual health products including long term care preferred.

Chartered nearly 125 years ago, Bankers Life and Casualty Company is one of the largest and most respected insurance compoanies in the industry and is a leader in the development and marketing of solid, innovative insurance products. Bankers' parent company is Conseco, Inc. (NYSE:CNC), a financial services organization headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Through its subsidiaries Conseco has grown to become one of the nation's leading providers of supplemental health insurance, retirement annuities, and life insurance.

We offer a convenient Downtown location, an excellent starting salary and a full array of benefits. Come grow with us today. Send your resume with salary history and requirements to:
Marc Sato
Employment & Recruiting-IF
Bankers Life and Casualty Company
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654-2001

Fax: (312) 396-5969
E-mail:
[email protected]

10/17/99Trustmark Insurance CompanyLake Forest, IL
  

Small Group, New Business Und.

We are Trustmark Insurance Company, a billion dollar-plus mutual health and life insurance company founded in 1913. We are looking for an experienced Small Group Underwriter.

Responsibilities:
* Enter information onto GroupFacts system.
* Type acceptance letters on approved groups.
* Review first billing, certificates, id cards and sample proposals.
* Obtain licensing material and any other information from the MGA's
* Answer phone inquiries from producers, MGA's and groups concerning problems, procedures, status and general information.
* Create and mail various letters.
* Other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements:
* Must be detail oriented.
* Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
* Must be customer service oriented with excelent customer service skills.
* Proven organizational and prioritizing skills.
* 1-2 years Underwriting and GroupFacts experience.
* Some college or equivalent work experience required.

Join a team which combines strength and flexibility. You'll enjoy comprehensive training, continuing education/skill enhancement and opportunities for promotion. We also offer the industry's most progressive array of benefits, including a 4 1/2 DAY WORK WEEK YEAR ROUND, competitive insurance benefits, an investment savings plan, on-site fitness center, subsidized dining facility and credit union.

Interested and qualified candidates should send resume to:
Trustmark Insurance Company
Human Resources-IF
400 Field Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Fax: 847-615-3816
email: [email protected]
EOE/Nonsmoking Environment.
Trustmark Insurance Company: Raising the Standard of Excellence

10/1/99Computer Sciences CorporationGreenville, NC
  

Structured Settlement Underwriter

CSC Financial Services Group is an international software systems and services provider dedicated to serving the needs of the Insurance, Banking and Financial Services industry worldwide. CSC specializes in the development, installation and support of advanced computing software for Life, Property/Casualty Insurance, Annuities and a wide range of financial services products.

Structured Settlement Underwriter: Location, Greenville, NC
Primary underwriter & coordinator for the risk assessment of Structured Settlements & SPIA's development and training of associates in the specialized field of life expectancy risk appraisal, assist the direct life staff, as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree, Minimum of 2 years experience in underwriting Structured Settlements plus a minimum of 3 years life underwriting experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptive to paperless processing, excellent working environment.

Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to:
Mr, Richard Taylor
Computer Sciences Corp.-IF
5550 A Peachtree Parkway, Suite 600
Norcross, GA 30092

E-mail: [email protected]

9/28/99Trustmark Insurance CompanyLake Forest, IL
  

Group Underwriters

We are Trustmark Insurance Company, a billion dollar-plus mutual health and life insurance company founded in 1913. We are looking for experienced Group Underwriters.

Interacting with group accounts and sales personnel, your responsibilities will include risk analysis, plan design, benefit pricing, alternate funding analysis and administrative liaison. Exercising prudent judgement, you ll successfully balance sales, premium, inforce and profitability issues while adhering to established guidelines.

The successful candidate will have 2-5 years group underwriting experience in medical, life, dental and disability coverages. A Bachelors Degree is preferred. Detail orientation, communication skills, both oral and written, demonstrated problem solving and listening skills. Strong analytical and math skills plus, PC proficiency are essential.

Join a team which combines strength and flexibility. You'll enjoy comprehensive training, continuing education/skill enhancement and opportunities for promotion. We also offer the industry's most progressive array of benefits, including a 4 1/2 DAY WORK WEEK YEAR ROUND, competitive insurance benefits, an investment savings plan, on-site fitness center, subsidized dining facility and credit union.

Interested and qualified candidates should send resume to:
Trustmark Insurance Company
Human Resources-IF
400 Field Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Fax: 847-615-3816
e-mail:
[email protected]
EOE/Nonsmoking Environment.
Trustmark Insurance Company: Raising the Standard of Excellence

9/27/99Blue Cross / Blue Shield of IllinoisChicago, IL
  

Business Systems Analyst

Requires a Bachelors' Degree in Computer Science and one to two years of systems analysis experience in an end user environment with knowledge of business process re-engineering. Specific knowledge knowledge in the health carre management area is preferred. The selected candidate will function as a project leader/chief analyst in determining systems requirements, designing, developing, coding and implementing end-user applications (Access, and other Windows Based Groups). Two years of insurance experience in actuary, underwriting or systems is also required. Knowledge of Microsoft Access Basic required. Also, Visual Basic or other similar database tools is a plus.

For immediate consideration, please forward resume with salary history to:
Mail: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois-IF
Attn.:Human Resources Group-14th Floor
300 East Randolph
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Fax: 312-938-8847
E-mail: [email protected]

9/20/99Harvard Pilgrim Health CareQuincy, MA
  

Group Underwriters

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, making life better is our life's work. As New England's largest managed care organization, and a renowned health care leader, we're serious about our life's work: improving life for our members and our professionals. To provide the highest quality service, we welcome diversity at all levels, and encourage employees to voice their ideas. Work to make life better with the company that works for you: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.

Summary of Position:
The Actuarial, Underwriting, Reporting & Analysis (AURA) has openings for Group Underwriters. Job responsibilities include individual risk assessment and pricing of assigned products (e.g. HMO) under assigned funding arrangements offered to employer groups as defined by Harvard Pilgrim Heath Care underwriting guidelines. Underwriters must be able to assess the risk, understand the strategic implication of the competitive marketplace and the product offerings, make sound underwriting assumptions in the rate development process and be able to thoroughly defend the methodology to clients and their consultants during the rate negotiation process.

Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in mathematics, accounting, or finance (Master's preferred)
* A minimum of 3 years of health care underwriting experience, preferably in a managed care environment.
* Ability to negotiate rating and financial proposals effectively
* Must have a solid understanding and appreciation of the interrelated processes within a managed care organization, with particular knowledge of information systems/technology, claims processing, network contracting, medical management, member services, quality assurance, marketing and sales is needed in order to successfully conceptualize, formulate and implement the underwriting strategies needed for product and market share growth.
* Proficiency in electronic spreadsheets is required
* Professional certifications such as a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC), Certified Employee Benefits Consultant (CEBS) preferred.

Please forward resumes to:
Kristina Patal (insfile/aura)
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
1200 Crown Colony Drive
Quincy, MA 02169

Fax: (617) 745-1135
E-Mail: [email protected]

8/27/99Trustmark Insurance CompanyLake Forest, IL
  

Individual Health Underwriter

A Great Career has it's benefits.

Trustmark knows that exceptional benefits can make a great career even better. That's why we offer our employees some of the best benefits in the industry - including 4 1/2 day work weeks, a flexible schedule, excellent medical and life insurance coverage and a convenient, on-site fitness center - just to name a few. Plus, as a billion-dollar diversified mutual health and life insurance company, you'll never run out of great opportunities for career advancement.

This position will be of interest to an individual having experience in long term care, long term disability or life underwriting, and possibly, nursing experience. The primary purpose is to evaluate and select risks in accordance with established standards of quality and quantity under minimal supervision. The objective is to develop skills necessary to analyze and resolve non-routine New Business matters, including underwriting situations, and provide assistance to customers, staff, management and other departments.
Primary Responsibilities: Review, analyze, and make informed underwriting decisions using established guidelines on new applications; comply with Federal and State legislative and regulatory statutes; and communicate effectively with customers and associates orally and in writing. Will also provide training and leadership as required and perform other job-related duties and projects.

Requirements: Must have good understanding of contract provisions; basic contract law and Federal/State legislation as applied to health insurance; and human anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Employee must also possess good underwriting, analytical and decision making skills; flexibility and strong communication skills.
Requires a college degree or equivalent and demonstrated high level of performance as an associate underwriter. Good career path to Senior Underwriter and Executive Underwriter.

For consideration, send your resume to:
Trustmark Insurance Company
Human Resources-IF
400 Field Drive
Lake Forest, IL 60045

Fax: (847) 615-3816
E-mail:
[email protected]
EOE/Nonsmoking Environment.

8/21/99Computer Sciences CorporationGreenville, NC
  

Associate Underwriter

CSC Financial Services Group is an international software systems and services provider dedicated to serving the needs of the Insurance, Banking and Financial Services industry worldwide. CSC specializes in the development, installation and support of advanced computing software for Life, Property/Casualty Insurance, Annuities and a wide range of financial services products.

Associate Underwriter: Location, Greenville NC
Responsible for the risk assessment of Structured Settlements & SPIA's development in the specialized field of life expectancy risk appraisal. The position requires a Bachelor's Degree, 3 or more years of life underwriting experience with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualified candidates should send cover letter and resume along with salary requirements to:
Mr, Richard Taylor
Computer Sciences Corp.-IF
5550 A Peachtree Parkway, Suite 600
Norcross, GA 30092

E-mail: [email protected]

8/21/99Chubb Executive RiskSimsbury, CT
  

Underwriter, Health Care

Chubb Executive Risk, a young and exciting company that specializes in professional liability and Health Care insurance, is looking for the right individual to join our Company. Chubb Executive Risk is headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, and has operating offices throughout the U.S. and Europe.

We are seeking an experienced underwriter to make underwriting, pricing and negotiation recommendations to senior underwriter based on established underwriting guidelines, negotiate directly with brokers, utilize available technological support, cultivate and maintain broker relations, gather analyze and utilize data related to financial conditions, economic and industry trends, coordinate special projects, and attend conferences, trade shows and seminars as required.

The ideal candidates will be able to see the overall picture, handle pressure, enjoy hard work, deal effectively with ambiguity and uncertainty, and think through problems and explore solutions. Must be dependable, confident, have high integrity, energy and enthusiasm, and realistically view situations and problems.

Requirements include 3 years of related healthcare underwriting, and strong negotiation, financial analysis, communication, and organization and planning skills.

Come and see what Chubb Executive Risk can offer! Please apply to:

Coordinator of Recruiting-IF
Chubb Executive Risk
82 Hopmeadow Street
P.O. Box 2002
Simsbury, CT 06070-7683

Phone: 860-408-2468
Fax: 860-408-2002
E-mail: [email protected]

8/12/99USAASan Antonio, TX
  

Life/Health Underwriter

This professional will underwrite individual life and health insurance applications within the issuance guidelines on a standard and substandard basis, as well as determine whether to accept, modify or decline a risk by evaluating medical history/physical conditions, occupational hazards, financial background, insurable interest, etc. The chosen individual will interact with sales, reinsurers, physicians and members to gather information in order to make these decisions. Other responsibilities include reviewing cases requiring higher ratings for excess amounts.

The ideal candidate will have:
* Five years experience as a Life Insurance Underwriter
* Completion and maintenance of FLMI and AALU coursework and designations
* Strong decision making, leadership and customer contact skills
* Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
* The ability to work under pressure

The following is preferred:
* Fellow of the Academy of Life Underwriting designation
* Job related education (including Physiology and/or Biology)

Please send a resume to:
USAA Employment Office-IF
Reference #80-4700-126/AC
9800 Fredericksburg Road
San Antonio, TX 78288-0055

Fax: (210) 498-8974
Email: [email protected]

8/9/99Guarantee Trust Life Ins. Co.Glenview, IL
  

Long Term Care Underwriter

We are Guarantee Trust Life Ins. Co., a highly respected leader in the life and health insurance industry. We seek a motivated individual to join our New Business Unit as a Long Term Care Underwriter.

This organized and detailed problem solver will underwrite applications for Home Health Care, Long Term Care, Indemniity products and Medicare Supplements. Will also have daily contact with agents concerning apllications and potential submissions. The selected candidate must have a minimum of 2-5 years experience underwriting Health products, knowledge of medical conditions, terms and testing, familiarity with PC applications (Word or Wordperfect).

We offer a competitive salary, a complete benefit package including 401k, profit sharing and FRIDAY AFTERNOONS OFF. Send or fax resume (must include salary history).

Human Resources-HU
Guarantee Trust Life Ins.-IF
1275 Milwaukee Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025

Fax: 847-699-2355
[email protected]

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