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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/07/16

Applications Due12/22/16

Vacancy ID35090

NY HELPNo

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleUnderwriter 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53339 to $67827 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 1 Watervliet Avenue Extension

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12206

Minimum Qualifications YOU MUST BE A CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THIS POSITION.

Underwriter 1, Grade 18: Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, having one year of permanent competitive service in an appropriate title. Appropriate titles include but are not limited to:
Investigator 2 Comp Claims, Policyholder Services Representative 1, Claims Services Representative 1, Administrative Assistant, Senior Budgeting Analyst and Human Resources Specialist 1.

Duties Description As an Underwriter 1, the incumbent will be trained to support policyholder services in Disability Benefits. The Underwriter 1 would review disability benefit applications and current policyholder annual renewals to evaluate premium vs. claims performance to assign the annual premium rate modification based upon current claims performance. Underwriter 1's are responsible for maintaining policyholder maintenance for a group of policyholders that are assigned to their unit. Policyholder maintenance includes, but is not limited to: assignment of interest agreements, inclusions of interest, endorsements, payroll reporting, policy reviews and cancellations etc. The Underwriter 1 will also support the disability unit by timely responding to customers on-line, telephone and mail correspondence. The incumbent may be required to handle a variety of ancillary responsibilities in policyholder service which may include participating in project management teams.

Additional Comments YOU MUST BE A CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THIS POSITION.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Pat Lesniewski

Telephone

Fax (518) 437-1618

Email Address hr@nysif.com

Address

Street 15 Computer Drive West

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12205

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease include the position title and vacancy id number on your cover letter. Candidates should mail a resume and cover letter to 15 Computer Drive West, Albany, NY 12205 or fax to 518-437-1618. Resumes may also be emailed to hr@nysif.com.

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