Underwriter 1/Trainee 1/2 (Small Markets)

Key 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.
• Analyze 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

• Competitive Appointment: Reachable on current Civil Service eligible list for this title.
• Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year of permanent competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades.
• Eligible titles for transfer to Underwriter Trainee 1 include, but are not limited to: Investigator 1, Assistant Insurance Fund Services Representative, Program Aide.
• Eligible titles for transfer to Underwriter 1 include, but are not limited to: Administrative Specialist 1, Investigator 2 (Compensation Claims), Policyholder Services Representative 1, Claims Service Representative 1, Claims Services Representative 1 (Disability Benefits).
• Reinstatement: Candidates who have held Underwriter Trainee 1 or Underwriter 1 title, or a transferable title, may be eligible for consideration for reinstatement.

55b/55c Program Appointment

• This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

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.

Additional Comments

• The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.
• NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify.
• For candidates new to NYS, the starting salary 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.

Fringe Benefits

• 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)