Associate Underwriter

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy, and community support. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country and part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

We celebrate our All In culture, a mindset, feeling, and attitude that we apply to all that we do – from taking charge of our careers to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

The Associate Underwriter performs underwriting functions to support Enterprise goals and objectives, including new business and an assigned book of business on cases with less than 500 subscribers.

• Develops an overall understanding of insurance concepts, dental and/or vision terminology, benefits, risk assessment, underwriting guidelines, contract language, and the underwriting process and procedures.
• Evaluates risk, develops and approves renewal rates, and approves contracts for the assigned book of business, consistent with approved rating formulas and methodologies.
• Determines and defines eligibility and approves new business rates, proposals, and contracts.
• Responds to inter-departmental requests and manages a book of business to ensure new sales, retention, and profitability expectations are met.
• Meets internal quality and turnaround metrics.

Position requires an associate’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, mathematics, or a related field, and two years of experience analyzing data and using mathematical and algebraic theories and formulas. A bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field is preferred. We will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

Position requires knowledge of mathematical and algebraic theories and formulas, and word processing and spreadsheet applications; strong analytical skills; strong organizational skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Occasional travel is required.

The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.