Senior Underwriting Director: Strategy & Growth

Highmark; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. seeks a Senior Underwriting Leader to oversee underwriting operations across regions, serving as the primary liaison to sales and customers. This role guides insights and recommendations to support customer acquisition and retention while ensuring timeliness, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor performance metrics, develop team skills, and drive strategic initiatives. The incumbent handles complex books and collaborates with leadership to refine underwriting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or business discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting operations across designated functions or regions.
• Guide delivery of insights to support customer acquisition and retention.
• Monitor quality, response times, and staff performance; drive regional initiatives.
• Coordinate with sales leadership to anticipate client needs and manage workload.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to underwriting policies and internal/regulatory standards.

Skills

Deep understanding of underwriting and

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Highmark Inc. seeks a Senior Underwriting Leader to oversee underwriting operations across regions, serving as the primary liaison to sales and customers. This role guides insights and recommendations to support customer acquisition and retention while ensuring timeliness, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor performance metrics, develop team skills, and drive strategic initiatives. The incumbent handles complex books and collaborates with leadership to refine underwriting