Manager of Underwriting Operations

Group Management Services; Richfield Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

Medical with HSA match

FSA

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Disability

EAP

Cell phone reimbursement

Leadership role

Hybrid scheduling

Job summary

Group Management Services in Richfield, OH is hiring a Manager of Underwriting Operations. This leadership role oversees actuarial and underwriting functions, pricing for Master Health Plans, and reserves, with a focus on reducing risk and improving margins.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in actuarial/underwriting analysis, 5+ years of leadership, and experience with a TPA. Hybrid schedule and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven actuarial and/or underwriting analysis.
• 5+ years of people management/leadership skills.
• Experience with a TPA preferred.
• Sound business acumen - understands impact on revenue, margin, risk, and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company and client actuarial and underwriting functions.
• Submit accurate pricing for Master Health Plans (MHP) and actuarial data.
• Establish adequate loss reserves (IBNR, catastrophic and deficiency).
• Monitor high-claim clients and develop high-cost resolutions.
• Assist in modeling future projections for claims and growth.
• Determine rate development for new clients and renewals.
• Develop actuarial models and generate reports for future projections.
• Liaise between all MHP vendors.
• Oversee all areas of the benefits quoting process.

Skills

Underwriting analysis

People management

Actuarial analysis

Pricing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

GMS, one of the nation's leading PEOs, is hiring for a Manager of Underwriting Operations position in Richfield, OH.

What’s a PEO?

A Professional Employer Organization helps businesses grow by handling payroll, benefits, workers’ comp, and HR. It’s a $176B+ industry growing at ~14% annually and serving 2–3 million employees nationwide.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• $95K-$115K base salary depending on experience/location
• 3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Full benefits: Medical (with HSA match), FSA, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Disability, EAP, and more!
• Cell phone reimbursement plan
• Leadership role with significant business impact through subject matter expertise
• Hybrid/flexible scheduling earned with tenure + performance

Our Ideal Candidate for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Minimum 8 years of proven actuarial and/or underwriting analysis
• 5+ years of people management/leadership skills
• Experience working with a TPA preferred
• Sound business acumen - understands short and long term impact on metrics including revenue, margin, risk, etc. as well as the industry or market key trends, operations, functions, business drivers and strategic decisions; Understands the competition

What You’ll Do:

This leadership position will be responsible for overseeing the company and client actuarial and underwriting functions. Day to day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Submitting accurate pricing for Master Health Plans (MHP) and actuarial data
• Establishing adequate loss reserves (IBNR, catastrophic and deficiency)
• Monitoring clients who have been classified as high claimants and create high cost resolutions
• Assisting in the modeling of future projections in areas of claims and growth
• Determining adequate and sufficient rate development for new clients and renewals
• Providing expertise in developing actuarial models and generating reports to determine the company's future projections
• Acting as a liaison between all MHP vendors
• Overseeing all areas of the benefits quoting process

Why GMS?

At GMS, it’s not just what we do — it’s why we do it. Our mission is simple: help small businesses thrive. For over 30 years, our co‑employment model has saved clients time, reduced costs, and provided peace of mind for thousands of businesses nationwide. We take a people‑first approach, pairing exceptional customer service with innovative, cutting‑edge technology to drive efficiency and deliver real world impact.

Learn more: www.groupmgmt.com

Group Management Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

GMS is a professional employer organization (PEO) and a Benefits Administrator. We serve companies of all sizes nationwide. GMS was founded by Mike Kahoe in 1996 and has helped thousands of companies take control of their HR functions.
As HR professionals, we take on the administrative burdens that companies don’t have the time or expertise to manage effectively, including:
Payroll And Tax
Human Resources
Employee Benefits
Risk Management
Benefits Administration (for insurance brokers)
We make employee management simpler, safer, and stronger. We save you time and money. You retain full control over your employees, and regain the opportunity to focus on growing your business. Leave the HR details to us.