Remote Underwriting Manager - Lead Teams & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Remote work flexibility

On-site parking and commuter perks

Job summary

Premera Blue Cross seeks an Underwriting Manager to lead a high-performing team and guide strategic underwriting decisions from a remote home office. You will oversee pricing, contracting, and policy provisions to meet company risk and profitability targets.

You will recruit and develop underwriting talent, manage budgets, and collaborate with sales and other departments to support business priorities. A strong health insurance background is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in industry required.
• 5+ years underwriting, regulatory, or health insurance consulting experience.
• Previous underwriting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy management reports to track financials and memberships.
• Manage underwriting, pricing, and contracting activities for risk and profitability.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, and training of underwriting teams and manage performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership in underwriting

Underwriting expertise

Negotiation and influencing

Market assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related

Master's degree (preferred)

CEBS designation (preferred)

Job description

Premera Blue Cross seeks an Underwriting Manager to lead a high-performing team and guide strategic underwriting decisions from a remote home office. You will oversee pricing, contracting, and policy provisions to meet company risk and profitability targets.

You will recruit and develop underwriting talent, manage budgets, and collaborate with sales and other departments to support business priorities. A strong health insurance background is essential.