Director, Underwriting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage various underwriting teams

• Lead the development of pricing strategies, financial analyses, and competitive proposal generation

• Supervise underwriting operations across different client segments

• Provide strategic oversight and daily guidance to underwriting managers

• Formulate, implement, and execute ASO pricing and margin strategies in collaboration with Blue Plan Underwriting and Sales Executive leadership

• Oversee and coordinate the workflow of the underwriting team

• Collaborate with the proposal unit to ensure that financial responses to RFPs are comprehensive and accurate

• Consult with Legal and Client Engagement teams regarding contractual terms, stipulations, and related information

• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and that bids are documented and tracked

• Work with management on staffing strategies, productivity metrics, and efficiency initiatives

• Provide direct support and advice to Blue Plan Leadership

• Perform additional duties as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or a suitable combination of education and relevant work experience

• High school diploma from an accredited institution or equivalent GED is required

• A minimum of 8 years in underwriting, healthcare finance, pricing, consulting, actuarial work, or related fields

• At least 5 years of experience in leadership or people management

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring work visa or residency sponsorship

• Advanced knowledge in underwriting and financial principles, including business mathematics, algebra, discounts, percentages, and analytical modeling

• Strong communication and presentation skills suitable for executive-level interactions

• Ability to simplify complex concepts into clear, actionable recommendations

• Proven capability to influence, persuade, and achieve consensus among senior and executive leadership

• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills focused on customer satisfaction

• Proficient negotiation skills for complex, high-stakes discussions

• All employees must comply with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, security, and internal policy requirements

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits, incentives, and additional compensation (further details available on Prime Therapeutics' Benefits Page)

• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employer

• Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities

• Tobacco-Free Workplace