Senior Group Health Underwriter

Highmark Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health's HM Insurance Group is seeking an experienced underwriter to price quotes and analyze contract structures for group plans. You will use underwriting authority to ensure profitability and growth, assess risk factors for renewals and enrollments, and prepare reports to support decisions across departments and clients.

Role involves renewing accounts, writing new business at profitable levels, and advising on pricing within policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field is required.
• 5–7 years underwriting experience in self-funded and converting to self-funded.
• Experience applying corporate risk management policies and pricing guidance.

Responsibilities

• Renewal and new business pricing at profitable levels for HMIG.
• Calculate rates and interpret pricing policy for complex cases.
• Identify unusual claim patterns and advise on pricing adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with risk policies and enrollment criteria.
• Support risk management initiatives and product development.

Skills

Stakeholder interaction

Interdepartmental coordination

Analytical math aptitude

Problem solving

Privacy & confidentiality

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Actuarial Science/Finance/Business/CS

Job description

Highmark Health's HM Insurance Group is seeking an experienced underwriter to price quotes and analyze contract structures for group plans. You will use underwriting authority to ensure profitability and growth, assess risk factors for renewals and enrollments, and prepare reports to support decisions across departments and clients.

Role involves renewing accounts, writing new business at profitable levels, and advising on pricing within policy guidelines.