Manager Underwriter - Group Medicare

CVS Health Corporation; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 66,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation in Hartford, CT is seeking a Group Medicare Underwriter to perform complex underwriting analysis and risk assessment for existing and prospective Medicare Advantage customers. You will partner with sales, account management, and leadership to drive growth through sound pricing and underwriting decisions.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to influence pricing strategies across large employer groups, including presenting

Qualifications

• 4+ years of underwriting experience with pricing methodologies.
• Group Medicare underwriting experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwriting analysis and risk assessment for existing Group Medicare Advantage customers.
• Develop pricing recommendations for prospective Group Medicare Advantage groups.
• Partner with field sales and account management teams on large employer group opportunities.
• Calculate complex rates using established underwriting methodologies.
• Explain rate development, pricing assumptions, and underwriting decisions to stakeholders.
• Support business development with competitive analyses and financial comparisons.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Decision making

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health® you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. As part of the Group Medicare organization, the Group Medicare Underwriter performs complex underwriting analysis and risk assessment for existing and prospective Medicare Advantage customers. This role serves as a strategic business partner to sales and account management teams, helping drive growth through sound underwriting practices, pricing strategies, and consultative support.

What You'll Do

• Perform underwriting analysis and risk assessment for existing Group Medicare Advantage customers.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and develop pricing recommendations for prospective Group Medicare Advantage groups.
• Partner with field sales and account management teams on strategic large employer group opportunities.
• Calculate complex prospective group rates utilizing established underwriting methodologies and pricing protocols.
• Analyze benefit design options and provide strategic recommendations related to pricing and competitiveness.
• Communicate and explain rate development, pricing assumptions, and underwriting decisions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Present underwriting and pricing information to employers and brokers in support of business development efforts.
• Utilize advanced rating, financial, and underwriting tools to analyze risk and profitability.
• Conduct competitive analyses and develop financial comparisons to support business strategy.
• Participate in or lead process improvement initiatives and special projects.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of underwriting experience, including pricing methodologies and funding arrangements.
• Group Medicare underwriting experience OR Fully Insured underwriting experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively partner with sales teams, account management, and underwriting leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial and underwriting concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience underwriting Group Medicare Advantage products.
• Experience supporting large employer group clients.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare insurance pricing and risk assessment.
• Experience presenting underwriting recommendations to brokers, consultants, and customers.

Additional Information

• Hartford, CT area candidates are strongly preferred; however, qualified remote candidates located anywhere in the United States will be considered.
• This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship now or in the future.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$66,330.00 - $145,860.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.