Lead, Small Group Medical Underwriting

Allied-National; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied-National is seeking a Medical Underwriting Manager to lead the small group underwriting team, ensuring timely and accurate decisions for new business and renewals. The role emphasizes operational excellence, risk assessment, and staff development to sustain high service levels with internal and external partners.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on underwriting leadership, strong communication, and the ability to drive continuous process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory or people-management experience.
• Experience with Small Group and Data Base Underwriting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and varying workloads.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor underwriting staff to ensure consistent high performance and engagement.
• Oversee underwriting activities for new business, renewals, rescission reviews, and policy issuance.
• Analyze workflows to identify process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Review underwriting reports, renewal activity, and medical cost data to support sound decision-making and underwriting performance.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Staff development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Allied-National is seeking a Medical Underwriting Manager to lead the small group underwriting team, ensuring timely and accurate decisions for new business and renewals. The role emphasizes operational excellence, risk assessment, and staff development to sustain high service levels with internal and external partners.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on underwriting leadership, strong communication, and the ability to drive continuous process improvements in a fast-paced environment.