Gui Wu

Gui Wu

Medical Underwriter

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  • Timeline

  • 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 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science in Business Finance 3.51/4.00

      Activities and Societies: 1 of the 4 participants selected to represented Uconn in the International Cyber Case Competition

  • Experience

    • Cigna

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
      Medical 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 2019
      Senior Account Consultant

      The 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 2021
      Strategy Advisor
    • ACE NextGen

      May 2020 - now
      Board of Directors

      ACE 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 2022
      Senior Benefits Consultant
    • Sabra Dipping Company

      Oct 2022 - May 2024
      Senior 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 - now
      Vice President Total Rewards & Benefits

      Accordion 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

    • Human Resources: Compensation and Benefits

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Human Resources: Understanding HR Systems Features and Benefits

      LinkedIn
      May 2022
      View certificate certificate
    • Empathy for Sales Professionals

      LinkedIn
      Apr 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Bloomberg Essential Training Program

      Bloomberg LP
      Nov 2013
    • Group Benefits Associate (GBA)

      International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)
      Sept 2024
    • Project Management starts with Laying Good Ground Rules

      LinkedIn
      Mar 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Licensed New York Insurance Agent( Life, Health and Accident)

      New York State Department of Financial Services
      Sept 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gui Wu
      International Ciber Case Competition Ciber Case Challenge Oct 2014
    • Awarded to Gui Wu
      General Electric Diversity Scholarship General Electric Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Gui Wu
      New England Scholar University of Connecticut May 2012 Awards given to academically outstanding students
    • Awarded to Gui Wu
      Person to Person Scholarship Person to Person Sep 2011 4 Year scholarship from Darien Person to Person nonprofit organization
    • Awarded to Gui Wu
      Dean's List University of Connecticut 2011-2014
    • Awarded to Gui Wu
      National Honor Collegiate Society 2011- 2015 Identified as one of the top 10% student on campus