Remote AVP, Underwriting Leader – Health Solutions

Great American Insurance Group; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Great American Employer Health Solutions is hiring an Assistant Vice President of Underwriting to lead underwriting operations and strategy, building a high-performing team across medical stop loss and level-funded business.

The role balances risk selection and pricing with customer needs and portfolio performance, while fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Fully remote with travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 13 years of underwriting or related experience, including at least 6 years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of risk evaluation, pricing, portfolio performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in group health, medical stop loss, level-funded plans or related markets preferred.
• Professional designation pursued or completed preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting team operations, optimize workflows, and maintain high productivity and service standards.
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies aligned with division goals and financial targets.
• Evaluate quality and performance of risks and communicate findings clearly.
• Balance risk selection, pricing, and customer needs to support profitable growth.
• Build strategic relationships with internal partners, customers, and brokers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/economics/risk management or related field

Job description

Great American Employer Health Solutions is hiring an Assistant Vice President of Underwriting to lead underwriting operations and strategy, building a high-performing team across medical stop loss and level-funded business.

The role balances risk selection and pricing with customer needs and portfolio performance, while fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Fully remote with travel expectations.