Analyst, Underwriter

CVS Health Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation in Boston is seeking an underwriting analyst to perform risk assessment for Medicare Advantage opportunities. You will support pricing decisions, produce proposals, and explain strategies to sales teams.

A bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of underwriting experience are required, with strong communication and Microsoft Office skills. This is a full-time role with a 40-hour work week and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years underwriting pricing methodologies and funding experience.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using standard Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate analysis and risk assessment for Medicare Advantage opportunities.
• Work with mentor to recommend pricing and alternatives based on financial analysis.
• Use underwriting tools to produce accurate new business proposals.
• Apply guidelines and escalate exceptions/variances as needed.
• Explain strategy and rate development to sales personnel.
• Produce customer-specific documents and case information.
• Support department projects and look for process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

• Performs accurate analysis and risk assessment for new business group Medicare Advantage opportunities.
• Complexity of work increases as technical skills progress.
• Works with mentor/manager to recommend pricing and/or alternatives based on financial analysis, underwriting principals, and business strategy.
• Utilizes basic functionality of underwriting tools, systems, and reference materials to produce accurate new business proposals.
• Applies underwriting guidelines and escalates underwriting exceptions/financial variances for their assigned cases to the appropriate level.
• Assists sales personnel in explaining strategy, rate development and communicating underwriting policy.
• Produces timely and accurate customer specific documents, deliverables and case related information.
• Assists department with projects or workgroups.
• May identify and support process improvement through automation or process change.

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Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in underwriting pricing methodologies and funding arrangements.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize analytical and independent thinking skills.
• Demonstrated success prioritizing work and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience providing clear and concise written and verbal communications.
• Experience working with standard Microsoft Office products.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$21.10 - $44.99

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/09/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.