AVP, Underwriting – Strategic Pricing

Blue Cross NC

. Lead underwriting and strategic pricing efforts for the Commercial Employer market .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $231,295 - $370,073 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underwriting and strategic pricing for the Commercial Employer market, with a strong focus on financial performance, risk management, and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead teams, influence senior leaders, and drive business transformation initiatives.

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Underwriting ExperienceStrategic Pricing LeadershipHealthcare Financing KnowledgeFinancial AcumenProcess Improvement Certification

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentRate DevelopmentForecastingFinancial PlanningMarket AnalysisPerformance ManagementData AnalysisPricing MethodologiesBusiness TransformationOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationRelationship-BuildingExecutive PresenceTeam LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Underwriting SystemsAnalytics ToolsAutomation Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma CertificationLean Certification

Industry Keywords

Health InsuranceCommercial Employer MarketLarge Group MarketEmployer-Sponsored Health PlansActuarial Partnership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead underwriting and strategic pricing efforts for the Commercial Employer market
Partner with executive leaders to develop strategies balancing growth, competitiveness, customer retention, and financial performance
Provide thought leadership and market insights influencing business decisions and enterprise outcomes
Oversee risk assessment, rate development, underwriting governance, and pricing methodologies
Analyze market trends, business performance, and profitability drivers to inform strategic recommendations
Drive forecasting, financial planning, and performance management with Finance and Actuarial teams
Lead modernization through process improvement, automation, analytics, and operational excellence initiatives
Develop and empower a high-performing team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Set performance standards for accuracy, timeliness, productivity, and customer satisfaction
Oversee underwriting systems and technology
Provide strategic leadership for Stop Loss and National business
Partner across Sales, Actuarial, Finance, Product, Network Management, and Operations to drive profitable growth and inform enterprise strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of health insurance underwriting experience
OR 12+ years of related underwriting, pricing, or healthcare business experience in lieu of a degree
Progressive leadership experience within underwriting, strategic pricing, actuarial partnership, or commercial insurance operations
Strong business and financial acumen, including experience supporting growth, profitability, and forecasting initiatives
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex data into business decisions
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive presence
Experience supporting Large Group and Commercial Employer markets
Experience leading complex pricing, underwriting, or business transformation initiatives
Strong understanding of healthcare financing, risk management, and employer-sponsored health plans
MBA or other advanced degree (bonus point)
Six Sigma, Lean, or process improvement certification or experience (bonus point)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Incentive Bonus based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Competitive health benefits
Wellness programs
Robust Total Rewards package