Job Description

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Why Join Us?

• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
• Family Comes First Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
• Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

• Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total Rewards package
  • Incentive pay program (EPIP)
  • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
  • Fertility/Adoption assistance
  • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
  • 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources

The Group Rating Associate is responsible for executing accurate and timely rating for employer group renewals and retrospective reviews. This role performs monthly production rating, tracks and monitors data, and maintains record retention in compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements. The Group Rating Associate works closely with the Team Lead Group Rating Workflow, to ensure rating accuracy and workflow efficiency while supporting the Underwriting teams and Sales options.

“This position is eligible to work remote, hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.”

What you’ll do

• Conduct production rating for employer group renewals ensuring accuracy and compliance with rating methodologies.
• Assist in the quality review of production rating, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established guidelines.
• Process Group Rating Information Tracker (GRIT) requests from Sales for small group rating options.
• Rotate monthly duties, including creating, monitoring, and processing production work to meet deadlines.
• Track and maintain records of prospects, contracts, concessions, and other key reports to ensure accurate documentation.
• Assist in purging and maintaining record retention processes for compliance and audit purposes.
• Provide support to Sales by responding to inquiries and assisting in group renewal options and reporting.
• Collaborate with Underwriting and Sales teams to ensure smooth execution of rating processes and timely delivery of reports.

What you need

Education and Experience:

• Three years’ experience related to rating, finance, statistics or computer science; OR 12 hours college math (to include College Algebra or higher) or computer applications/programming.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Mathematics, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting Sales teams or Underwriting in a rating or pricing capacity preferred.
• Familiarity with rating methodologies, contract facilitation, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure accuracy in rating and financial assessments.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to conduct quality checks and maintain rating consistency.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with Sales, Membership and other UW teams.
• Strong organizational skills to track and manage multiple rating tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of rating methodologies for self-funded and fully insured plans preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team-oriented environment with changing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and Underwriting systems. Proficiency in data entry, tracking renewals, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Experience in record retention and document management processes preferred.

Compensation

$27.08 - $33.80

Non-exempt Grade 13

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas offers excellent competitive compensation with the goal of retaining and growing talented team members. The compensation range for this role is a good faith estimate, it is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid. All offers presented to candidates are carefully reviewed to ensure fair, equitable pay by offering competitive wages that align with the individual's skills, education, experience, and training. The range may vary above or below the stated amounts.

Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications and education as part of a conditional offer of employment.