Senior Underwriter - Employee Benefits at Foundation Risk Partners

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://foundationrp.com/">Foundation Risk Partners</a><strong>, one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the US, is adding a Senior Underwriter</strong><strong> to their <a href="https://www.corpsyn.com/">Corporate Synergies</a></strong><strong> team in Philadelphia</strong><strong>&nbsp;Metro Region.&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Job Summary:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Senior Underwriter partners closely with the Vice President of Underwriting and Account Management team to support complex health and welfare programs. This role is integral in driving renewal strategy, analyzing claims data, and ensuring accuracy and consistency across underwriting deliverables for both fully insured and self‑insured clients.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Analyze carrier renewals and manage ongoing carrier interactions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Review proposals and underwriting materials for accuracy and completeness</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Review and analyze claims reports; oversee claims reporting for self‑insured clients</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Develop self‑insured budgets, including premium equivalent rate calculations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prepare fully insured pre‑renewal projections and financial models</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in pre‑renewal and renewal strategy meetings with internal teams and clients</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Conduct ad hoc claims and utilization analyses as needed</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Competencies &amp; Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, carriers, and internal partners</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In‑depth knowledge of carrier processes, plan designs, funding arrangements, and stop‑loss contracts</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong analytical, organizational, and attention‑to‑detail skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent written and verbal communication abilities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Education &amp; Experience:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Minimum of 5+ years of underwriting experience with a health and welfare carrier or brokerage, supporting employer groups of 100+ lives</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span class="ui-provider ey blo qt blp blq blr bls blt blu blv blw blx bly blz bma bmb bmc bmd bme bmf bmg bmh bmi bmj bmk bml bmm bmn bmo bmp bmq bmr bms bmt bmu">This range represents the estimated low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to performance, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of FRP's total compensation package for employees.</span></p></div><div class="title">Pay Transparency Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$100,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$130,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Disclaimer:</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">FRP provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classifications protected by law.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12.0pt; color: black;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Benefits: </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">FRP offers a comprehensive range of health-related benefit options including medical, vision, and dental. We offer a 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, STD, LTD and a generous PTO policy starting at 18 days per year plus 10 paid holidays &amp; 2 floating holidays!</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>