About Blue Cross Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is one of the most recognized and trusted health care brands in the world with 2.5 million members. We're committed to reinventing health care to improve health for our members and the community. We hope you'll join us. How Is This Role Important to Our Work? This position is responsible for reviewing, preparing and analyzing risk for renewals, proposals, and benefit changes. The underwriter is responsible for negotiation with sales or account management for final price and product configuration, support, documentation, and communication of the same. A Day in the Life: Analyzes and evaluates existing and new business standard risk. Provides communication to internal customers on underwriting decisions. Develops and maintains documentation on underwriting processes and systems. Assists Underwriter and Senior Underwriter as requested. Completes special projects assigned by management. Keeps abreast of current underwriting practices, rating tools, industry changes and state and federal healthcare reform mandates. Provides assistance and work direction to Underwriting Support. Required Skills and Experiences: 2+ years of related professional experience or a Bachelors degree. All relevant experience including work, education, transferable skills, and military experience will be considered. Working knowledge of underwriting guidelines, risk selection, industry practices. Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, and Adobe. Excellent analytic and problem solving skills. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Make A Difference Blue Cross is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodation for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com. All roles require a high school diploma (or equivalency) and legal authorization to work in the U.S. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus are nonprofit independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer that values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.