Underwriting Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

A well‑established specialty insurance organization is seeking an Underwriting Analyst to support its Stop Loss underwriting team . This role provides critical analytical and operational support to Underwriters, helping ensure underwriting data, risk parameters, and quote recommendations align with internal guidelines and risk standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional with strong Excel skills and exposure to stop loss or self‑funded health plans who enjoys working closely with underwriting, actuarial, and sales partners in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review submitted underwriting data for accuracy, completeness, and guideline compliance prior to quote release
• Support experience analysis for specific and aggregate stop loss, including setup and validation of claims data
• Assist with evaluation of risk parameters and emerging risk indicators
• Review large claim information and summarize clinical risk considerations
• Prepare concise group write‑ups and underwriting summaries for senior review
• Confirm appropriate expense assumptions and underwriting setup within internal systems
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and data integrity across systems

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in insurance, within stop loss , health insurance, or self‑funded plan environments
• Experience in underwriting support, analyst, or coordinator roles strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Familiarity with underwriting systems, databases, or rating tools a plus
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Finance, Economics, Business, Actuarial Science, or related field)
• Progress toward insurance designations (e.g., AINS, AU, CPCU, HIA) is a plus

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.

By breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.

We work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.

From our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.

Company Description

Operating as part of Phaidon International, Selby Jennings is a multi-award winning global recruitment organization focused on servicing the financial industry.\r\n\r\nBy breaking down financial markets into individual niches and micro-specialisms, Selby Jennings powers a knowledge-led model, delivering global solutions into local markets. Every consultant is an expert in their field. Structuring our teams to mirror the demands of our clients and candidates, we identify, qualify and present the highest caliber candidates, as well as identifying the best market opportunities for leading finance professionals.\r\n\r\nWe work in partnership with clients to tailor-make a suitable search model based on the type of assignment and client service level requirements, adopting a bespoke combination of solutions to ensure optimum reach into the active and passive market places.\r\n\r\nFrom our offices around the world, we recruit beyond international boundaries, pro-actively sourcing the best talent in the industry. Across contingent, retained, and project solutions, our service is unrivaled; speaking to our level of service provision, search accuracy, and flexibility.