Join a passionate and purpose-driven team of colleagues who contribute to Trustmark’s mission of helping people increase wellbeing through better health and greater financial security. At Trustmark, you’ll work collaboratively to transform lives and help people, communities and businesses thrive. Flourish in a culture where appreciation, mutual respect and trust are constants, not just for our customers but for ourselves.

For more than four decades, Trustmark Health Benefits has crafted integrated, flexible, and tailored employer health plan designs that seamlessly meet specific business needs and delight members. Each of our offices around the country is managed locally, by industry veterans who understand the dynamics of the markets they serve. Our responsive and empathetic service teams provide the highest level of support for employers and members. Our local expertise and service represents our national strength. We are an independently operated subsidiary of Trustmark Mutual Holding Company.

Trustmark Health Benefits is seeking an Underwriting Executive for our West Region that will work out of Overland Park office. The key purpose of this position is to provide marketing, sales, and underwriting support to new as well as renewal self-funded clients. Builds strong relationships with stop loss carriers to maximize account retention, renewal increases and regional growth. Internally this position works closely with Client Management, Sales and Claims. Externally this position interacts with Brokers and Stop Loss Carriers.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Coordinates responses to Requests for Proposals and proposal preparation which includes reviewing all prospect data, creating target pricing, coordinating Network analysis with Managed Care, coordinating the completion of questionnaires with marketing support, submitting RFPs to the appropriate stop loss markets, and negotiating with the stop loss markets
• Coordinates client renewal process which includes creating target pricing, renewal presentations packages, policy review and execution, submitting RFPs to the appropriate stop loss markets and negotiating with the stop loss markets.  Analyze renewal report for stop loss
• Develops and builds strong relationships with stop loss carriers and negotiates best possible terms for clients in order to maximize Trustmark Health Benefits account retention and renewal increases
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for client meetings and prospect meetings
• Prepares and maintains quote spreadsheets, stop loss data, and historical client information used for business analysis and client presentations
• Supports other Health Benefits departments, vendors, and brokers as needed to prepare new and renewal business quotes
• Communicates carrier policy and procedure changes to Client Management
• Other duties as assigned.
• EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO

RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, OR DISABILITY

Required Skills Required Experience

Qualified applicants should have professional credits, teaching experience at the university level, and an enthusiasm for academia.  An advanced degree is preferred.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.