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Janet Howson

Nicholasville

Summary


Experienced with underwriting processes and risk assessment. Utilizes analytical skills to evaluate and manage risk effectively. Track record of developing strategic underwriting policies that align with organizational goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Underwriting Consultant, KY MO Lg Group

Elevance
12.2023 - Current

* Currently, on Local Underwriting New Business West Region Team.

* Evaluate claims experience and medical reports to assess risk for 100+ groups in KY and MO

  • Prepared detailed reports on underwriting decisions and rationale for management review.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions within underwriting software systems.
  • Reviewed underwriting guidelines to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Analyzed risk factors to determine appropriate coverage options for clients.

Group Underwriting Consultant, Kentucky Lg Group

Anthem
07.2017 - 12.2023

* Evaluated claims experience and medical reports to assess risk for large group new business and renewal proposals.

* Mentor junior underwriters in quoting ASO stop loss proposals

  • Identified potential risks through meticulous analysis of clients'' financial profiles, effectively minimizing losses.
  • Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Evaluated risk factors and underwriting guidelines to determine policy eligibility.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline underwriting processes and enhance efficiency.

Chief Underwriting Administrator New Business

Baptist Health Plan
01.2014 - 06.2017

* Reviewed and analyzed claims experience and/or medical applications for the pricing of new business large groups


* Trained/mentored coworkers in the pricing of groups with 51-99 employees


* Managed and negotiated the pricing of all groups with 100+ employees.


* Reported directly to the VP of Underwriting and provided back up support in his absence.


* Maintained the Underwriting manual and P & P's



Senior Underwriter

Bluegrass Family Health
07.2009 - 01.2014

* Managed a large group book of business by providing new business and renewal pricing.


* Evaluated claims experience and medical reports to assess risk.


* Provided monthly reporting to the VP of Underwriting showing the total membership, and medical loss ratio for the block of business


* Reorganized and wrote the Underwriting Manual

Underwriter

Bluegrass Family Health
07.1998 - 07.2009

* Analyzed claims experience and medical reports for pricing large group new business and renewals.


* Reviewed medical applications for pricing of small group new business.


* Provided monthly analyze of the small group block of business and set the risk adjustments for renewals.

Underwriter

Anthem
09.1994 - 07.1998

* Analyzed claims experience and medical reports to price large group new business and renewals.


* Managed the Wholesale Trade Trust Association and KCIT quarterly renewals.

Education

No Degree -

United States Marine Corps
Oceanside, CA

Bachelor of Science - Business And Math

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
11-1983

Life Office Management Association
Lexington, KY

Skills

  • Risk Evaluation
  • Customer Service Oriented
  • Team Player
  • Sound Judgement
  • Salesforce, Excel
  • Excellent oral & written communication
  • Data analysis and Reporting

Timeline

Group Underwriting Consultant, KY MO Lg Group

Elevance
12.2023 - Current

Group Underwriting Consultant, Kentucky Lg Group

Anthem
07.2017 - 12.2023

Chief Underwriting Administrator New Business

Baptist Health Plan
01.2014 - 06.2017

Senior Underwriter

Bluegrass Family Health
07.2009 - 01.2014

Underwriter

Bluegrass Family Health
07.1998 - 07.2009

Underwriter

Anthem
09.1994 - 07.1998

No Degree -

United States Marine Corps

Bachelor of Science - Business And Math

Ball State University

Life Office Management Association

Activities and Honors

* Southland Christian church nursery worker

*USMC- Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Mast, Meritoriously promoted twice

Janet Howson