(3) Workers' Compensation Underwriter - 20068030, 20067833, 20068020

A Little About Us:
With roughly 1,600 employees in 11 offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.

For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC employees strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee resource groups, participate in online forums discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence

BWC is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that can incorporate both teleworking and in-office hours. Employees may be required to report to the office when requested by management &/or for their initial job training.

BWC is currently looking for three (3) WC Underwriters for our Underwriting Department.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Corresponds with the employer to verify information to complete the combination & transfer of experience.

• Responds (verbally &/or in writing) to inquiries from employers, legislators, trade associations, other state agencies, BWC personnel, or employer representatives.

• Utilizes personal computer to access workers’ compensation insurance systems (core suite), rates & payments & other data bases as needed.

• Reviews groupings of employers with same or similar exposure based on rules governed by the national council of compensation insurance (NCCI).

• Represents BWC in Adjudication process.

• Assists in special projects & participates in cross-functional BWC teams to address customer issues.

What’s in it for you:
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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

Required Experience and/or Education:
Completion of undergraduate core coursework in business, insurance & risk management, accounting, mathematical sciences or related field of study.

Or 2 years training or 2 years experience as underwriter for insurance organization or for agency comparable to Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Necessary Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge of workers’ compensation (WC) laws, policies & procedures regarding Self –Insurance (SI)*; insurance & risk management; accounting; business administration; loss control; manual classifications; English grammar; oral and written business communication; public relations; human relations.

Skill in using personal computer; good verbal & writing skills.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; read & record figures accurately; comprehend & record figures accurately; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; complete routine forms; maintain accurate records; understand manuals & verbal instructions, technical in nature; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather collate & classify information about data, people or things; work alone on most tasks; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

(*) Developed after employment.

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
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary is set at lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year as supported by successful performance evaluation results.

Educational Transcript Requirement
In order 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.

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

Required 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.

EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, and employment opportunities following the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will no be accepted.