Director of Underwriting - Health
About the Company
Our client is a leading organization specializing in health and financial risk management, delivering innovative solutions across health benefits, retirement plans, property and liability insurance, technology, and investments.
About the Role
The Director of Underwriting will play a critical leadership role within the Health Solutions Division, overseeing all aspects of underwriting and financial analysis for group health plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership and consulting experience to drive underwriting excellence and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead underwriting operations for group health products, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and competitive positioning.
- Develop pricing strategies, perform financial modeling, and assess risk exposure to support sustainable growth.
- Provide consultative expertise to clients and internal teams on plan design, cost containment, and risk mitigation.
- Collaborate across divisions (retirement benefits, risk management, property and liability insurance, technology, investments) to deliver integrated solutions.
- Mentor and develop underwriting teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Background in underwriting or actuarial analysis within health insurance or employee benefits.
- Strong knowledge of group health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability) and related financial analysis.
- Proven ability to lead teams and provide strategic consulting to clients.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
What's Offered
- Hybrid work flexibility.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact division within a forward-thinking organization.
Ready to lead underwriting strategy and shape the future of health solutions? Apply today!
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