Underwriting Manager

Premera Blue Cross

. Develop and deploy management monitoring reports for financial, membership, contract, and fulfillment production .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,100 - $209,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underwriting processes, financial management, and health insurance consulting, with a strong focus on leadership, negotiation, and strategic development. Proven ability to manage teams and improve contract and underwriting practices within the insurance industry.

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Underwriting ManagementHealth Insurance ConsultingLeadership in Business ProjectsNegotiation SkillsContract Improvement Assessment

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Hard Skills

Underwriting ProcessesFinancial ReportingContract Generation SystemsBudget ManagementData Accuracy Monitoring

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsTeam ManagementCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Health Insurance IndustryGroup AdministrationRegulatory ComplianceMarket Condition Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and deploy management monitoring reports for financial, membership, contract, and fulfillment production
Manage underwriting, pricing, and/or contracting activities to ensure adequate rates and policy provisions
Manage underwriting processes to meet or exceed turnaround goals
Recruit, hire, train, and manage high-quality underwriting teams
Manage the performance appraisal process
Manage budgets for assigned cost centers
Serve as the primary Premera contact for underwriting policy information
Support sales and account management teams in presentations and negotiations
Develop and maintain pricing data and contract generation systems
Support senior management in sustaining policies and procedures and formulating work-unit strategy
Monitor and review internal data for accuracy, identify problems, and develop solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field of study, or 4 years of work experience
5 years of underwriting, regulatory, or health insurance consulting experience
Previous underwriting experience
Demonstrated track record in providing leadership in complex business cases and/or projects
Substantial knowledge of the health insurance industry and of the group administration and/or underwriting function within an insurance carrier setting
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to assess market conditions and recommend contract and underwriting improvements
Ability to perform essential physical requirements with or without accommodation, including sedentary work and exerting up to 10 lbs. of force
Ability to keyboard and communicate clearly and understandably in person and over the telephone

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums
Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance
Life and disability insurance
401K employer match
Pension plan vested after 3 years of service
Wellness incentives and mental well-being resources, including counseling, stress management, and mindfulness programs
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
Employee recognition program
Flexibility for hybrid employees with access to on-site resources, networking opportunities, and team engagement
Commuter perks
Free convenient on-site parking
Subsidized on-campus cafes
On-site activities such as health and wellness events, coffee connects, and disaster preparedness fairs
Fitness and well-being center with in-person and virtual workouts and nutritional counseling