Underwriter 1/Trainee 1/2 (Small Markets) (NY HELPS)
New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), Albany, NY, United States
Responsibilities
Analyze and evaluate applications for workers’ compensation insurance policies.
Service policies 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 testifies 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 Underwriter Trainee 1: Four years of experience assessing and defining insurance risks and performing technical services in underwriting Workers’ Compensation or Disability Benefits claims cases.
For Underwriter 1: Six years of experience assessing and defining insurance risks and performing technical services in underwriting Workers’ Compensation or Disability Benefits claims cases.
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a J.D. may substitute for six years of experience.
Appointment
Appointment via NY HELPs (non‑competitive): requires minimum qualifications; no examination required.
Competitive appointment: reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title, transfer scenarios, and reinstatement eligibility.
55b/55c program appointment: position may be designated 55b/c and subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Compensation & Benefits For candidates new to NYS, the starting salary for this position will be the bottom of the range displayed and is not subject to negotiation. For candidates that are current NYS employees, salaries are calculated in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.
Competitive compensation
Future career growth potential
Open and supportive team‑based environment
Plentiful vacation, personal, and sick time off
Paid state and federal holidays
Affordable health insurance plans
Dental and vision benefits provided at no additional cost
Retirement options
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Possibility of telecommuting, flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)
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Analyze and evaluate applications for workers’ compensation insurance policies.
Service policies 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 testifies 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 Underwriter Trainee 1: Four years of experience assessing and defining insurance risks and performing technical services in underwriting Workers’ Compensation or Disability Benefits claims cases.
For Underwriter 1: Six years of experience assessing and defining insurance risks and performing technical services in underwriting Workers’ Compensation or Disability Benefits claims cases.
An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a J.D. may substitute for six years of experience.
Appointment
Appointment via NY HELPs (non‑competitive): requires minimum qualifications; no examination required.
Competitive appointment: reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title, transfer scenarios, and reinstatement eligibility.
55b/55c program appointment: position may be designated 55b/c and subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
Compensation & Benefits For candidates new to NYS, the starting salary for this position will be the bottom of the range displayed and is not subject to negotiation. For candidates that are current NYS employees, salaries are calculated in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.
Competitive compensation
Future career growth potential
Open and supportive team‑based environment
Plentiful vacation, personal, and sick time off
Paid state and federal holidays
Affordable health insurance plans
Dental and vision benefits provided at no additional cost
Retirement options
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Possibility of telecommuting, flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)
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