Senior Underwriting Director: Strategy & Client Growth

Highmark Health Company; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 129.000 - 215.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Highmark Inc. is seeking a senior underwriting leader to oversee underwriting operations across designated functions or regions. This role acts as the primary liaison to sales and customers, guiding delivery of insights to support client acquisition and retention.

You will monitor quality, manage performance, and execute the underwriting strategy for progressively complex books of business, with regular leadership reviews and strategic initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field or related substitution.
• 7 years of underwriting, risk management, or actuarial experience with advanced mathematics.
• 5+ years of external client interaction and 5 years of leadership experience.

Responsabilidades

• Manage hiring, coaching, performance management and staff productivity.
• Plan and direct daily operations with budget responsibilities.
• Develop and refresh region-level book management strategies with leadership.
• Coordinate with Sales leadership to anticipate client needs and manage workload.
• Provide guidance and insights for critical clients and communicate effectively.
• Ensure adherence to underwriting policies and guidelines.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Underwriting knowledge

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team development

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Science, Technology, or related quantitative field

Descripción del empleo

Highmark Inc. is seeking a senior underwriting leader to oversee underwriting operations across designated functions or regions. This role acts as the primary liaison to sales and customers, guiding delivery of insights to support client acquisition and retention.

You will monitor quality, manage performance, and execute the underwriting strategy for progressively complex books of business, with regular leadership reviews and strategic initiatives.