
Gui Wu
Medical Underwriter

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About me
Total Reward Professional | Benefits Strategy Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC) Group Benefits Associate (GBA)
Education

Passed Level I of the CFA Program
2016 -
The University of Connecticut School of Business
2011 - 2015Bachelor of Science in Business Finance 3.51/4.00Activities and Societies: 1 of the 4 participants selected to represented Uconn in the International Cyber Case Competition
Experience

Cigna
Jun 2015 - Aug 2017Medical Underwriter• Effectively managed a book of business and performed case specific risk assessments to maximize profitability, membership growth and persistency• Recorded over 2 million in portfolio profit over the fiscal year which account for about 5% of market net earning• Provided strategic selling plans to sales counterpart to achieve new business goal• Assisted and initiate project work to improve underwriting efficiency• Possess up-to-date knowledge of state and federal healthcare legislation to ensure contract compliance with all mandates Show less

The Difference Card
Aug 2017 - Jun 2019Senior Account ConsultantThe Difference Card helps organizations to build the most cost effective health plan.Since 2001, The Difference Card has provided its clients with an average net savings of over 18%. The product utilizes proprietary medical reimbursement systems, risk transfer solutions and wellness strategies. In doing so, The Difference Card has delivered millions of dollars in savings to its clients while at the same time providing the highest level of employee benefits. With 13 offices across the United States, The Difference Card provides a national presence combined with local expertise and service. Through strategic broker partnerships, The Difference Card delivers custom plan design solutions that meet the needs of both employers and employees across the country. Show less

Brio Benefit Consulting
Jul 2019 - May 2021Strategy Advisor
ACE NextGen
May 2020 - nowBoard of DirectorsACE NextGen is the premier organization for elevating the success of AAPI entrepreneurs and a branch of the Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship.Our vision is to use the power of an entrepreneurial mindset as a tool to advance Asians across all levels of society. Join our community today!http://www.acenextgen.com/contact.htmlWe now have over 500 of the top entrepreneur and small business owners within our community.

Willis Towers Watson
May 2021 - Nov 2022Senior Benefits Consultant
Sabra Dipping Company
Oct 2022 - May 2024Senior Manager, Total Rewards• Managed the North American Benefits and Retirement Program at Sabra Dipping Company, overseeing vendor management, contract negotiation, leaves of absence, and implementing new solutions.• Negotiated $1 million in savings during health insurance renewal by leveraging underwriting analytical skills and relationships with carriers.• Reviewed COBRA billings, resulting in over $200,000 in medical and dental premium credits from the insurance carrier.• Revamped the wellness program by introducing incentives based on preventive exams. Increased employee engagement through monthly wellness content, health fairs, and wellness challenges.• Responsible for salary benchmarking for all new hires and conducted a job benchmarking project. Show less

Accordion
Oct 2024 - nowVice President Total Rewards & BenefitsAccordion is a private equity-focused financial and technology consulting firm. Our services span the entire CFO function, from operational & technical accounting to strategic financial analysis to transaction execution and more. Accordion was founded in 2009 with the mission of providing a "Better Way to Work in Finance."
Licenses & Certifications
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Human Resources: Compensation and Benefits
LinkedInApr 2022 - View certificate

Human Resources: Understanding HR Systems Features and Benefits
LinkedInMay 2022 - View certificate

Empathy for Sales Professionals
LinkedInApr 2020 
Bloomberg Essential Training Program
Bloomberg LPNov 2013.webp)
Group Benefits Associate (GBA)
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)Sept 2024- View certificate

Project Management starts with Laying Good Ground Rules
LinkedInMar 2021 
Licensed New York Insurance Agent( Life, Health and Accident)
New York State Department of Financial ServicesSept 2017
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Gui WuInternational Ciber Case Competition Ciber Case Challenge Oct 2014
- Awarded to Gui WuGeneral Electric Diversity Scholarship General Electric Jan 2014
- Awarded to Gui WuNew England Scholar University of Connecticut May 2012 Awards given to academically outstanding students
- Awarded to Gui WuPerson to Person Scholarship Person to Person Sep 2011 4 Year scholarship from Darien Person to Person nonprofit organization
- Awarded to Gui WuDean's List University of Connecticut 2011-2014
- Awarded to Gui WuNational Honor Collegiate Society 2011- 2015 Identified as one of the top 10% student on campus
Languages
- enEnglish
- chChinese
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