Associate Underwriter

Delta Dental Ins. is dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of its employees and their loved ones. The Associate Underwriter will perform basic underwriting functions under approved guidelines for small to mid-size businesses, learning underwriting concepts to make sound risk and financial decisions on Delta's commercial book of business. Responsibilities Performs comprehensive client-specific experience analysis to provide appropriate rates based on risk assessment and evaluation of smaller or less complex cases Works with fellow underwriting team members through underwriting peer review process Advises and provides guidance to sales and other internal customers on the underwriting rationale Skills 0+ with Bachelor's degree Candidates with proven related experience may be considered for this position. One year or more of experience in underwriting or a related field Intermediate communication skills, written and verbal Intermediate mathematics knowledge Candidate/ employee must be detail-oriented with analytical and problem solving skills Knowledge of Current Dental Terminology ('CDT') codes and dental nomenclature Benefits Competitive base and incentive pay 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions Rich medical & pharmacy benefits 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities Employee discount program Company Overview At Delta Dental, we’re behind millions of smiles and counting. It was founded in 1955, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is