Director of Underwriting & Risk Strategy

Highmark Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks an experienced leader to oversee underwriting operations, drive regional strategies, and ensure timely, compliant delivery of insights for client acquisition and retention. The role includes staff development, policy enforcement, and collaboration with sales leadership to optimize books of business.

Ideal candidates will have extensive underwriting/risk management experience, strong leadership, and proven external client interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or relevant substitution allowed
• 7+ years underwriting/risk management experience with quantitative analysis
• 5+ years external client interaction experience
• 5+ years leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee underwriting operations and guide regional strategies.
• Lead hiring, coaching, and staff development.
• Collaborate with Underwriting and Sales leadership on book management strategies.
• Coordinate with regional Sales to anticipate client needs and manage workload.
• Provide guidance and insights for critical clients and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Risk assessment

CRM experience

Consultative mindset

Communication skills

Analytics

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline

Job description

Highmark Health seeks an experienced leader to oversee underwriting operations, drive regional strategies, and ensure timely, compliant delivery of insights for client acquisition and retention. The role includes staff development, policy enforcement, and collaboration with sales leadership to optimize books of business.

Ideal candidates will have extensive underwriting/risk management experience, strong leadership, and proven external client interaction.