Senior Underwriting Leader, Health Solutions (Remote)

Great American Insurance Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Underwriting to lead underwriting operations and strategy. This remote leadership role focuses on building a high-performing team, refining underwriting practices, and driving profitable growth in medical stop loss and level-funded plans.

The position requires deep underwriting expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to balance risk with customer needs while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, risk management and insurance, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive underwriting leadership experience with a track record in strategy.
• Strong knowledge of risk evaluation, pricing, portfolio performance, and compliance.
• Proven ability to translate business objectives into underwriting actions.
• Preferred experience in group health, medical stop loss, or level-funded plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting team operations, optimize workflows, and maintain high productivity.
• Develop underwriting strategies aligned with division goals and financial targets.
• Evaluate risk quality, volume, and performance with clear reporting.
• Balance risk selection, pricing adequacy, and loss ratio performance.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive growth.
• Coach and develop underwriting talent and ensure succession readiness.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements in underwriting decisions.
• Oversee renewals, policy modifications, and opportunities to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting expertise

Risk evaluation

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/insurance

Job description

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Underwriting to lead underwriting operations and strategy. This remote leadership role focuses on building a high-performing team, refining underwriting practices, and driving profitable growth in medical stop loss and level-funded plans.

The position requires deep underwriting expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to balance risk with customer needs while maintaining regulatory compliance.