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Senior Manager, Underwriting
CVS Health. Proactively manage workflow and shifting priorities of the underwriting unit .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in underwriting and risk assessment, with strong capabilities in team leadership, mentorship, and operational efficiency. Proficient in financial modeling and analysis, with a focus on aligning pricing strategies with business objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Underwriting AnalysisTeam LeadershipFinancial ModelingRisk AssessmentExcel Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Underwriting MethodologiesFinancial ProjectionsRisk AssessmentData AnalysisPricing StrategiesQuality ReviewsNegotiationOperational EfficiencyTalent DevelopmentPolicy Marketing
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsMentorshipCustomer Needs Anticipation
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeExcelSalesforceTableauVBA
Industry Keywords
Medical InsuranceUnderwritingStop LossBrokersCarriersThird-Party AdministratorsBenefit AnalysisRating Methodologies
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesTableauVBA
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Proactively manage workflow and shifting priorities of the underwriting unit
- Provide daily support, coaching, and mentorship to a team of underwriters
- Conduct quality reviews, identify learning opportunities, and oversee training
- Lead team meetings and serve as first point of contact for complex case issues
- Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing talent development of direct reports
- Provide coverage for the department leader as needed
- Assist with underwriting analysis and risk assessment for new and renewal business
- Prepare quotes, questionnaires, and financial projections
- Apply underwriting guidelines and negotiate financial terms within assigned authority
- Escalate exceptions and financial variances to senior leadership
- Ensure pricing strategies align with business objectives and client needs
- Support complex or sensitive sales and renewal situations
- Coordinate final rate submissions, reporting, and collaboration with underwriters and operational teams
- Collaborate with Business Analysis, Sales, Client Management, and other internal stakeholders
- Present underwriting information and explain rate development, policies, and product standards
- Build and maintain relationships with stop loss carriers
- Lead or contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Identify and implement automation and operational efficiency opportunities
- Support underwriting tools, systems, and reporting platforms
- Provide strategic input on stop loss placement, pricing, and product positioning
- Analyze operational data for financial modeling and fee development
- Serve as a trusted resource on underwriting and stop loss strategy
Requirements
What you’ll need- 7+ years of experience in underwriting/accounting pricing methodologies and funding arrangements
- 5+ years of proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
- 2+ years of relevant medical insurance experience, including brokers (producers), carriers, third-party administrators (TPA), benefit analysis, underwriting, rating methodologies, or policy marketing
- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent years of related experience
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and/or develop team members
- Demonstrated success in anticipating customer needs and negotiating using tact and diplomacy
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Preferred: 2 to 3 years prior leadership experience
- Preferred: Salesforce, Tableau, and/or VBA experience
- Preferred: Experience communicating with outside consultants or customers
Benefits
Comp & perks- CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
- Award target in the company’s equity award program
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being