The Chinese Actuarial - Career Opportunities

Consulting firm client looking to add a non-actuarial health manager to their staff. In this position, the candidate will assist Senior Managers and Partners/Principals in providing strategic and technical employee benefit consulting services to plan sponsors (e.g., employers, municipal governments, health and welfare funds, etc.). Job responsibilities include: Conduct employee benefits diagnostic/planning studies, Prepare managed care plan design and pricing studies, Manage/conduct competitive vendor search and selection initiatives, Prepare financial projections and COBRA rate development, Review health plan performance, including reviewing and negotiating policy year settlements and premium rate/administrative fee renewals.

Prepare client presentations and reports, Conduct other general health and welfare consulting activities, as required. In addition to serving plan sponsors, other project work can include working with payers and providers in such projects as HMO risk and value analysis, provider network development, operational claim reviews, etc. Ideal candidate will have the following: Technical background in underwriting and/or other areas of health care finance. Strong understanding of health care plan design and alternative delivery systems, including consumer directed health plans with HRAs and HSAs. Knowledge (plan design and pricing) of other health and welfare benefit plans (e.g., life, disability, dental, etc.). Strong client presence. Ability to work well in team-based environment. Project management, presentation, and facilitation skills. Ability to work independently and develop client relationships. 5 to 10 years of health plan/insurance company and/or consulting experience.