Workers' Compensation Underwriter

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 across BWC departments. 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.

What You'll Be Doing:

About the Role
Under general supervision, the Underwriter is responsible for reviewing and processing Partial Experience Transfers and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Alternate Employer Organization (AEO) transactions, ensuring accurate transfer of claims and payroll history in the Rates & Payments system, reviewing PEO audit worksheets, as well as supporting the departmental quality control goals.

Key Responsibilities

• PEO/AEO and Partial Transfers : Review and process Partial Experience Transfers and Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Alternate Employer Organization (AEO) transactions, ensuring accurate transfer of claims and payroll history in the Rates & Payments system.
• Customer Support: Respond to inquiries from employers, legislators, trade associations, and other stakeholders regarding PEO and AEO transaction issues.
• System Utilization: Use CoreSuite and Rates & Payments and other databases to manage account information and transactions.
• Audit Assistance: Support the PEO audit process by reviewing audit worksheets and communicating with PEOs for general resolution.
• Compliance & Representation: Represent the organization in adjudication processes related to PEO/AEO transactions and Partial Transfer Transactions.
• Collaboration & Projects: Participate in cross-functional teams, assist with special projects or IT projects in support of Underwriting Consultants.
• Training & Quality Control: Mentor and train staff, perform peer reviews, and contribute to departmental quality control goals.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

To Qualify, You Must Clearly Demonstrate:

Required Experience and/or Education

• 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. as underwriter for insurance organization or for agency comparable to Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in business, insurance & risk management, accounting, mathematical sciences or related field of study.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  
  
  Job Skills: Insurance

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge o f: (1)workers' compensation laws, policies & procedures regarding risk & claim administration*, (2)insurance & risk management, (3)accounting or business administration, (4)manual classifications, (5)loss control, (6)English grammar, (7)oral & written business communication, (8)public relations, (9)addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, & percentages, (10)BWC’s Experience Modifier calculation process*, (11)underwriting, (12)claims processing as it relates to compensation & medical payments;

Skill in 1) operating personal computer; 2) BWC software (MS office, excel, CoreSuite, BWC web combine tool Data Warehouse, UDS, SharePoint, , COGNOS); 3) calculator.

Ability to : (1)define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; (2)read & understand technical reference manuals, (3)write meaningful, accurate & concise reports, (4)gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things, (5)respond to sensitive inquiries from & contacts with employers & the public, (6)communicate technical information in a clear & precise manner to employers, employer’s representative, & attorneys, (7)identify causes for rate changes in employer’s policy year.

(*) Developed after employment

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox [email protected].

BWC OCSEA Selection Rights:
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. BWC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Salary Information:
Hourly wage is expected to be paid at step 1 of the pay range associated with the position for candidates who are new employees of the state. Current employees of the state will be placed in the appropriate step based on any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Movement to the next step of the pay range (a roughly 4% increase) will occur after six months, assuming job performance is acceptable. Thereafter, an employee will advance one step in the pay range every year until the highest step of the pay range is reached. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

Transportation:
Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check:
Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.