Remote Underwriting Leader

Premera Blue Cross; Utah; Remote; USD 108,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Health benefits

Job summary

Premera Blue Cross is seeking an Underwriting Manager to guide a high-performing team and shape underwriting operations. This remote/telecommuter role combines leadership, strategic insight, and underwriting expertise to strengthen our business.

You will manage underwriting, pricing, contracting, and data-driven reporting, while collaborating with sales and account management teams to support priorities and drive performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in underwriting or related teams.
• Strong knowledge of health insurance and underwriting processes.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and cross-functional priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy management reports tracking financial and membership positions.
• Oversee underwriting, pricing, and contracting activities to meet objectives.
• Ensure underwriting turnaround goals are met or exceeded.
• Recruit, hire, and develop high-quality underwriting teams.
• Manage cost center budgets under corporate guidelines.
• Serve as primary internal contact for underwriting policy.
• Support sales and accounts with presentations and negotiations.
• Develop pricing data and contract generation systems.
• Sustain long-term policies and unit strategy.
• Monitor data content and accuracy across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Contracting

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Premera Blue Cross is seeking an Underwriting Manager to guide a high-performing team and shape underwriting operations. This remote/telecommuter role combines leadership, strategic insight, and underwriting expertise to strengthen our business.

You will manage underwriting, pricing, contracting, and data-driven reporting, while collaborating with sales and account management teams to support priorities and drive performance.