Director of Underwriting Strategy & Client Impact

Highmark Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a leadership-level underwriter overseeing underwriting operations, liaising with sales and customers to support acquisition and retention. You will guide insights, ensure timeliness and regulatory adherence, monitor quality, and drive regional or functional initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing teams, directing daily operations, and aligning with underwriting strategy while maintaining strong client relationships and mitigating risks.

Qualifications

• 7 years of underwriting, risk management, or actuarial experience.
• 5 years of external client interaction.
• 5 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Hire, coach, develop staff; manage performance and productivity.
• Plan and direct daily operations; implement policies with budgetary responsibility.
• Collaborate with Underwriting and Sales to manage book strategies.
• Provide guidance and insights for critical clients and communicate metrics.
• Develop strategy and oversee risk management to meet goals.
• Maintain positive client relationships and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

CRM experience

Consultative mindset

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a leadership-level underwriter overseeing underwriting operations, liaising with sales and customers to support acquisition and retention. You will guide insights, ensure timeliness and regulatory adherence, monitor quality, and drive regional or functional initiatives.

Responsibilities include managing teams, directing daily operations, and aligning with underwriting strategy while maintaining strong client relationships and mitigating risks.