Remote Underwriting Supervisor – Risk & Leadership

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Incentive pay program (EPIP)

6 weeks paid parental leave

Fertility/Adoption assistance

2 weeks paid caregiver leave

401(k) plan matching up to 5%

Tuition reimbursement

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is seeking a Supervisor, Underwriting to lead the Enrollment Risk team, overseeing eligibility, enrollment, and risk evaluation for group and individual business to ensure compliance and timely decisions. You will train staff and collaborate with Sales, Rating, Actuarial, and Membership to support growth while maintaining financial stability.

This role offers remote, hybrid or onsite options per Telecommuting Policy; candidates must reside in Kansas or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of underwriting, group rating, actuarial, or risk adjustment experience.
• Knowledge of ACA, HIPAA, ERISA regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of Enrollment Risk, ensuring accurate risk evaluation and underwriting decisions.
• Ensure compliance with eligibility and participation guidelines for group and individual business.
• Review and approve risk evaluations with proper documentation and follow-up.
• Collaborate with Sales, Rating, Actuarial, and Membership to clarify underwriting decisions.
• Oversee testing and development of system enhancements and process improvements.
• Manage communications regarding risk evaluation and underwriting decisions.
• Provide training and ongoing education to Underwriting staff and other departments.
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state underwriting regulations across ACA, HIPAA, and related standards.
• Develop workload management strategies to meet deadlines and department goals.
• Conduct quality control audits to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Skills

Underwriting knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Underwriting systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is seeking a Supervisor, Underwriting to lead the Enrollment Risk team, overseeing eligibility, enrollment, and risk evaluation for group and individual business to ensure compliance and timely decisions. You will train staff and collaborate with Sales, Rating, Actuarial, and Membership to support growth while maintaining financial stability.

This role offers remote, hybrid or onsite options per Telecommuting Policy; candidates must reside in Kansas or