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Full-Time

Senior Underwriter

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Gravie

Gravie

201-500 employees

Health benefits and insurance solutions provider

Consulting
Hardware
Fintech
Financial Services
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Senior, Expert

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Category
Insurance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Insurance or other related majors
  • 5+ years of relevant group health fully-insured, self-insured, level funded, and/or stop loss underwriting
  • Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Quantitative proficiency and a love of working with numbers
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • An appetite for learning and quickly putting what you learn into practice
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Habits of excellent organization, time management, and responsiveness
  • Decision making skills
  • A flexible attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Demonstrated commitment to core Gravie competencies of being authentic, curious, creative, and results oriented
Responsibilities
  • Use Gravie’s proprietary underwriting engine to offer competitive pricing for a first-of-its-kind health plan to employers and their employees across the country.
  • Coordinate the pricing for certain segments of new and renewal employer group cases on Gravie’s proprietary products within designated authority limits.
  • Coordinate and review Individual Health Questionnaires (IHQ) and partner with the Medical Underwriting team as needed to derive the cost projections for each individual enrolled in the plan.
  • Underwrite level-funded and self-funded cases with both individual and aggregate stop loss offerings, relying on claims experience, medical health questionnaires and other related data/information.
  • Review underwriting case preparation work from Associate Underwriters and Underwriters and request and/or add analyses as necessary to accurately assess risk and recommend pricing for cases. In some instances, you will be required to roll up your sleeves to review and synthesize a variety of materials related to employer groups’ health plan performance to prepare cases for underwriting review, as well as make recommendations to Underwriting leadership.
  • Support larger team by meticulously evaluating and completing risk reviews
  • Use your experience to act as a mentor and coach to provide support to Associate Underwriters and Underwriters
  • Learn the ins and outs of Gravie’s proprietary underwriting engine; add your experience and judgment when underwriting cases; and contribute to the improvement and evolution of Gravie’s underwriting practices.
  • Work closely with Sales Operations, Actuarial and Analytics teams to support Gravie’s busy and growing pipeline of quotes successfully and efficiently.
  • Work closely with Account Management and Underwriting Leadership on strategies and pricing to support the retention of existing customers.
  • As assigned, support key Underwriting projects designed to drive efficiencies and automation to support the rapid scaling of the business.

Gravie provides health benefits by offering straightforward and affordable health plans, primarily targeting individuals and small to midsize businesses. Their main product, Comfort, stands out because it has no deductible and no copays for most common healthcare services, allowing members to access care without unexpected costs. Additionally, Comfort includes virtual care options for musculoskeletal and mental health issues. Gravie also offers a payment solution called Gravie Pay, which enables members to pay for healthcare expenses interest-free, further easing financial stress. Unlike traditional health plans, Gravie claims that Comfort members save on out-of-pocket costs, and employers switching to Gravie often see lower premium expenses. The company has a high retention rate, indicating that many employees choose to continue with the Comfort plan in subsequent years. Gravie's goal is to simplify health benefits and reduce the financial burden of healthcare for its members.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$342.6M

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

101%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Gravie's recent $179 million equity investment from General Atlantic and others indicates strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • The high retention rate and reported cost savings for both employers and employees suggest a highly satisfied customer base.
  • The addition of experienced executives like Ken Paulus and Andrew Reeves to the board and leadership team strengthens Gravie's strategic direction and industry expertise.

What critics are saying

  • The health insurance market is highly competitive, and Gravie must continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • The company's rapid growth and numerous new hires could lead to integration challenges and potential operational inefficiencies.

What makes Gravie unique

  • Gravie's Comfort plan eliminates deductibles and copays for most common healthcare services, a stark contrast to traditional health plans.
  • The inclusion of virtual musculoskeletal and mental health care services sets Gravie apart in the health benefits market.
  • Gravie Pay offers an interest-free payment solution, further reducing the financial burden on members, unlike many competitors.