Director of Underwriting

8+ years of experience in group underwriting within health insurance or healthcare-related financial services. Progressive responsibility in leadership and decision-making. Proven ability as a player-coach. Demonstrated success partnering with Sales. Deep knowledge of group underwriting methodologies, funding arrangements, stop-loss, and healthcare cost drivers. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Executive presence with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Familiarity with reinsurance markets and strategies preferred. Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Bachelor’s degree.

Lead and personally underwrite large, complex group cases. Manage day-to-day operations of the underwriting team. Lead, mentor, and develop group underwriters. Establish and maintain underwriting guidelines and processes. Partner with Sales to support new business growth. Provide creative underwriting solutions. Collaborate with Actuarial, Product, Finance, and Client Success. Review and approve escalated underwriting decisions. Monitor underwriting performance and portfolio results. Build and maintain relationships with brokers, consultants, and reinsurers. Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.