Head of Underwriting Technology Transformation

Highmark Health; United States; On-site; USD 169,500 - 286,700; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a transformative technology leader to drive the underwriting technology operating model, decisioning systems, and product portfolio. You will shape enterprise standards, partner across functions, and deliver data-driven solutions that improve underwriting productivity, pricing accuracy, and margin performance.

Leading cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment, you will influence senior leaders and ensure successful execution of technology product

Qualifications

• Leads enterprise technology transformation initiatives across underwriting and pricing platforms.
• Deep expertise in analytics, actuarial concepts, and data-driven decisioning.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology innovation within underwriting, actuarial, finance, and product teams.
• Set technical direction and ensure integration with the product roadmap.
• Oversee hiring, coaching, and staff development; manage budgets and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting domain

Product lifecycle

Analytics & AI decisioning

Executive communication

Vendor & partner management

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Master Degree in MBA, Actuarial Science, Math, Statistics, Analytics, Technology

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a transformative technology leader to drive the underwriting technology operating model, decisioning systems, and product portfolio. You will shape enterprise standards, partner across functions, and deliver data-driven solutions that improve underwriting productivity, pricing accuracy, and margin performance.

Leading cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment, you will influence senior leaders and ensure successful execution of technology product