Medicare Underwriting Unit Lead — Strategy & Growth

CVS Health; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager, Underwriting Unit Lead to guide a Medicare underwriting team and drive strategic direction across Public and Labor, National Accounts, and Middle Market segments.

You will lead a high-performing team, mentor staff, and partner with Sales, Account Management, and other stakeholders to balance risk, pricing, and business goals. This is a full-time role based in the Tallahassee area with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of medical underwriting experience, preferably within Medicare and/or group health insurance products.
• Experience supporting underwriting functions, case management activities, and pricing analyses.
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, or developing underwriting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting principles, risk evaluation, pricing methodologies, and funding arrangements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related analytical tools.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting team and deliver high-quality underwriting services aligned with objectives and performance metrics.
• Manage team production, prioritize workloads, and ensure effective execution of underwriting activities.
• Assess staffing and training needs and develop talent to build a strong organization.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on productivity, process efficiency, rating accuracy, and customer experience.
• Foster a culture of exceptional customer service and staff development.

Skills

Medical underwriting

Medicare

Pricing analyses

Coaching/mentoring

Excel

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Manager, Underwriting Unit Lead to guide a Medicare underwriting team and drive strategic direction across Public and Labor, National Accounts, and Middle Market segments.

You will lead a high-performing team, mentor staff, and partner with Sales, Account Management, and other stakeholders to balance risk, pricing, and business goals. This is a full-time role based in the Tallahassee area with a comprehensive benefits package.