WC Underwriter Supervisor (PN 20067858)

BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

Responsibilities

• Works under Director of Underwriting - supervises Underwriting Consultants, Account Examiner 2 Supervisors, and Account Examiner 2's within the Classification, Claims Coding and Audit Review Units.
• Reviews underwriting determinations for sound judgement & compliance with laws, rules & procedures governing workers' compensation coverage.
• Provides expertise & assistance to staff on unique underwriting, classification, and elective coverage issues.
• Acts as a liaison with NCCI; monitors and provides oversight for the implementation of NCCI class code changes including keeping NCCI scopes, OAC 4123-17-04 and OAC 4123-17-08 up to date.
• Responsible for ensuring the CoreSuite team implements NCCI changes and updates are made to the online system.

Requirements

To qualify, you must clearly demonstrate one of the following:

• 6 years of training or 6 years of experience as an underwriter for a private insurance carrier or agency comparable to Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
• Completion of an undergraduate core program in insurance & risk management, accounting, business administration or related area; plus 4 years of training or 4 years of experience in underwriting activities for a private insurance carrier or agency comparable to Bureau of Workers' Compensation.
• 4 years of experience as a BWC Underwriting Consultant, 63531.
• 4 years of experience as a Workers' Compensation Underwriter, 66791.
• Combination of 4 years of training or 4 years of experience as a Workers' Compensation Underwriter, 66971, and BWC Underwriting Consultant, 63531.
• Equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Skills

Required knowledge and abilities:

• Insurance & risk management, accounting, or business administration.
• Laws, rules & procedures governing workers' compensation insurance coverage.
• Manual classifications.
• Loss control practices.
• Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific action.
• Write complex reports & position papers.
• Read & evaluate complex & technical reports regarding employer operations, loss control efforts, and industry trends.
• Gather, collate & classify information about data, people, or things.
• Answer routine & sensitive inquiries from employers, government & industry officials.

Skills developed after employment:

• Retrospective rating plan.
• Experience rating plan.
• Supervisory principles and techniques.
• Employee training & development.

Benefits

BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, engage in online forums discussing society’s impact on services and the workplace, and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills. BWC conducts an internal engagement survey annually, with employee feedback including:

• Opportunities for growth that were lacking in previous workplaces.
• BWC is the best place to work among several state agencies.
• Sense of family, support, and a great work culture.
• Helpfulness and acceptance embraced at BWC.
• Career longevity, dedication to service, pride in work, and vast experience among employees.

Pay

$44.38 per hour.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Core hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (start/end times may vary based on operational need).
• Flex-time schedules available (start as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am, based on operational need and supervisor approval).

Work Location

Report-in location will be determined based on the final candidate recommended for the position. Primary work locations include:

• Youngstown Service Office (242 Primary Location)
• Cleveland (Cuyahoga County)
• Columbus (Franklin County)
• Cambridge (Guernsey County)
• Toledo (Lucas County)
• Springdale (Hamilton County)
• North Canton (Stark County)