VP of Stop Loss Underwriting
A national, A‑rated insurance carrier is seeking an experienced VP of Stop Loss Underwriting to lead the underwriting organization for a rapidly expanding stop‑loss business. This executive-level role owns underwriting strategy, portfolio performance, team leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration across a nationwide footprint.
Role Overview
The VP of Stop Loss Underwriting will:
- Oversee the entire stop‑loss underwriting function, including specific, aggregate, and specialty high‑cost risk products.
- Define and execute underwriting strategy, pricing methodology, risk selection, and profitability management.
- Ensure strong underwriting governance, discipline, and alignment with enterprise risk appetite.
- Partner with Product, Actuarial, Finance, Claims, and Distribution leadership to support market strategy, pricing competitiveness, and product evolution.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing underwriting team with strong technical expertise.
- Represent underwriting in key broker, consultant, and large‑account conversations.
Required Experience
- Extensive Stop Loss underwriting experience on the carrier side (mandatory).
- Senior or executive underwriting leadership experience.
- Deep understanding of self‑funded employer medical risk, high‑cost claim patterns, underwriting strategy, and stop‑loss pricing.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally with actuarial, product, operations, and sales teams.
- Strong strategic orientation with the ability to balance risk, growth, and profitability.
Why This Opportunity
- Fully remote executive position with national impact.
- High visibility within a financially strong, growing organization.
- Opportunity to shape underwriting strategy and influence key product and market decisions.
- Competitive executive compensation package, performance incentives, and full benefits.
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