Review Vacancy
TitleUnderwriter 1/ Trainee 1/2 Disability Benefits - NY HELPS
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $52198 to $82656 Annually
Duties Description Under the general direction of an Underwriter 2 Disability Benefits, the candidate will provide full underwriting services for disability benefits policies including paid family leave benefits insurance; evaluate insurance policy applications; approve or reject the application; prepare and present the initial quote for both statutory and enriched coverage; process retention and cancellation of policies with accurately underwritten premiums for all policies under renewal; perform policy maintenance functions when the policyholder amends the policy; and interpret and communicate disability benefits law and paid family leave benefits law and underwriting rules, policies, and procedures to employers, insurance representatives, and policyholders. Candidate may handle complex policies requiring disability benefits and paid family leave underwriting. Examples of complex policies include but are not limited to employers with more than 50 employees, ownership issues with policies covering multiple entities or assignment of interest when transferring ownership of a business, or policies requiring voluntary coverage.
Minimum Qualifications For Appointment to Underwriter Trainee 1 Disability Benefits:
• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR
• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible titles for transfer to the Trainee 1/2 level include, but aren’t limited to: Administrative Specialist Trainee 1/2, Business Systems Analyst Trainee 1/2, Contract Management Specialist Trainee 1/2, Underwriter Trainee 1/2; OR
• A bachelor’s degree, or higher.
For Appointment to Underwriter 1 Disability Benefits:
• Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title; OR
• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Eligible titles include, but aren’t limited to: Administrative Specialist 1, Contract Management Specialist 1, Underwriter 1, Insurance Fund Services Specialist 2, Investigator 2 Comp Claims; OR
• A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience assessing and defining insurance risks and perform technical services in underwriting Workers' Compensation and/or Disability Benefits claims cases.
o A Juris Doctor, master’s, or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.
Additional Comments For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Fringe Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation.
• Future Career Growth Potential.
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.
• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.
• Paid State and Federal Holidays.
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Retirement Options.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.
NY HELPS Program:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.
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