Underwriter 1/Trainee 1/2 (NY HELPS) - NYC Staffing : Job Details

Analyze and evaluate applications for workers' compensation insurance policies. Service policies with large premiums and resolve underwriting issues that are potentially difficult, sensitive, or costly to NYSIF. Determine if the policy is properly underwritten. Analyze previous loss and premium data. Experience rating data and claims material to price coverage. Define, restrict, or qualify policy coverage. Review audits and renewals. Represent NYSIF at hearings before the Workers' Compensation Board and testify in depositions and trials as an expert witness. Correspond frequently with policyholders or their representatives, brokers, and NYSIF departments concerning other payroll and premiums, coverage, classifications, experience rating, certificate of insurance, endorsements, laws, rules, and procedures. Other related duties and responsibilities as necessary as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for Appointment to Underwriter 1:

• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR
• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible titles include, but are not limited to: Administrative Specialist 1, Investigator 2 (Compensation Claims), Policyholder Services Representative 1, Claims Service Representative 1, Claims Services Representative 1 (Disability Benefits); OR
• A bachelor's or higher degree AND two years of professional insurance industry experience in workers compensation insurance.

Minimum Qualifications for Appointment to Underwriter Trainee 1:

• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR
• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible titles include, but are not limited to: Investigator 1, Assistant Insurance Fund Services Representative, Program Aide; OR
• A bachelor's or higher degree (in any area of study).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional insurance industry experience in workers compensation insurance.

Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.

Minimum Salary: 57764

Maximum Salary: 89138

Salary Unit: Yearly