Associate Director, Pricing & Underwriting, DentaQuest

National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA); Deutschland; Remote; EUR 93.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading benefits provider is seeking an Associate Director, Underwriting to manage pricing methodology for various business segments. The role involves collaboration with departments for pricing analysis, regulatory compliance, and staff development. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in underwriting and strong skills in problem-solving and communication. A BA/BS degree is required, along with at least 10 years of industry experience.

Leistungen

Comprehensive benefits including medical coverage

Flexible work environment

401(k) plan with employer match

Qualifikationen

• 10 years industry experience with a minimum of 5 years large group underwriting experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the health insurance business and financials.
• 5 years of management experience, including hiring and developing staff.

Aufgaben

• Set pricing for Current and New Business based on target loss ratios.
• Collaborate with Business Units and operational areas for financial risk analysis.
• Support initiatives by developing pricing to achieve financial goals.

Kenntnisse

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Planning and organizing

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Ausbildung

BA/BS degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Automated underwriting system

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, offering a portfolio of benefits and services including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates and operate nationwide.

The opportunity

Under the guidance of leadership, the Associate Director, Underwriting manages the pricing methodology for different business segments. This includes recommending and establishing Target Loss Ratios for different segments and providing analysis and pricing recommendations for current and new product initiatives. The role collaborates with other departments to support pricing and provides actuarial services to all business units. The position also implements current and new business to ensure the benefits and rates sold are correct and manages the development of direct reports to support governance and objectives.

How you will contribute

• Set pricing for Current and New Business in accordance with target loss ratios and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with Business Units and Core Operational Areas to provide financial risk analysis and underwriting services for clinical policy initiatives, operational initiatives, product initiatives, and entry into new markets.

• Support key initiatives by collaborating with business owners, users and information technology operations; develop sound pricing to achieve financial goals.

• Collaborate with Business Units and Core Operational areas in support of RFPs/RFIs for existing clients and prospects.

• Manage regulatory requirements with Insurance Regulators as needed.

• Manage requirements by internal and external auditors.

• Document, monitor, and develop training materials and deliver training of departmental staff.

• Coach, mentor, and develop underwriting staff to ensure high service quality and proficiency.

• Provide pricing expertise in support of new marketing, clinical, and product initiatives.

• Collaborate with Product Teams in the design, pricing, and implementation of new products.

• Fulfills departmental projects and initiatives by coordinating and communicating with staff, directors and executives.

• Participates on ad hoc task forces and corporate projects and initiatives.

• Supports the development and implementation of underwriting and actuarial plans to meet strategic and business objectives.

• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels and evaluates performance of direct reports and ensures regulatory and legal compliance within the department.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring with you

• BA/BS degree.

• 10 years industry experience with a minimum of 5 years large group underwriting experience.

• PC skills in a MS Windows environment. MS Word, Excel, Access, other database tools, and automated underwriting system.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the health insurance business and financials, including products, operations, risk assessments and financial performance metrics.

• 5 years of management experience, including hiring, managing, leading and developing staff.

• Ability to execute business plans and underwriting strategies to accomplish goals.

• Strong problem solving, conflict resolution, planning and organizing skills.

• Demonstrated sales, negotiation, communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to facilitate internal activities across underwriting, actuarial, statistical, claims, accounting and contracts.

• Self-starter with good judgment, integrity, adaptable to a fast-paced environment and able to multitask.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with changing priorities.

• Proven teacher, coach, mentor and change leader.

• Thorough knowledge of the latest underwriting policies and procedures.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Willingness to attend additional training as requested or deemed necessary.

Salary

Salary Range: $108,900 - $163,400

We are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and compensation is determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on individual and company performance.

Additional information

Not ready to apply yet but want to stay in touch? Join our talent community to stay connected until the time is right for you.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life

We prioritize well-being with comprehensive benefits, including vacation and sick time, paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, life and AD&D insurance, disability programs, and a 401(k) plan with employer match. We strive for a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment and are recognized as a top employer in our communities.

Accommodations and equal opportunity

Sun Life will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].

For applicants in California, please read our California Privacy Policy and Notice. We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment. Sun Life will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job category

Underwriting - Group

Posting End Date

23/10/2025