Senior Underwriter - Remote

Sentara Health; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Health Plan is seeking a Senior Underwriter for a remote, full-time role. Responsible for underwriting complex employer groups, leading strategic rating decisions, and applying actuarial concepts to pricing with limited data.

The Senior Underwriter also mentors staff, supports high-profile cases, and works with Sales, Actuarial and Leadership. Bachelor’s degree is required and 7 years of underwriting experience are required; health plan experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED.
• Underwriter – 7 years of experience REQUIRED. Health Plan experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrites employer groups of high complexity and leads strategic rating decisions balancing competitiveness and profitability.
• Mentors and serves as SME for Underwriters and Trainees, supports high-profile cases and RFPs, collaborates with Sales, Actuarial, and Leadership.
• Contributes to process improvement, training development, and underwriting strategy.

Skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA; Work Shift Multiple shifts available. Overview: Sentara Health Plan is currently hiring a Senior Underwriter - Remote! Status: Full-time, permanent position (40 hours). Work hours: 8am to 5pm EST, M-F. Location: Remote. Opportunities available in the following states: Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington (state), West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

The Senior Underwriter is responsible for underwriting employer groups of high complexity and leading strategic rating decisions that balance competitiveness and profitability. This role applies deep expertise in claims analysis, actuarial concepts, and funding arrangements, including proficiency in both Fully Insured and Self-Funded underwriting, as well as market dynamics, to develop sound pricing with limited or complex data. The Senior Underwriter serves as a mentor and subject‑matter expert for Underwriters and Trainees, supports high‑profile cases and RFPs, and collaborates with Sales, Actuarial, and Leadership. This position also contributes to process improvement, training development, and underwriting strategy.

Education & Qualification

Bachelor’s degree REQUIRED

Experience

Underwriter – 7 years of experience REQUIRED. Health Plan experience preferred.

Compensation

The base pay range for full-time employment is $95,139.20 - $142,084.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on‑call pay, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full‑time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Benefits

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits List

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan

Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Company Culture & Inclusion

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!