underwriter

The Planet Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a technically skilled Underwriter to evaluate and price its Comfort health plan and other level-funded products. You will assess group-level risk using claims data, demographics, and utilization trends, and collaborate with Sales and Product teams to refine plan designs.

This role is central to pricing integrity and growth strategy. Responsibilities include evaluating and pricing level-funded products, analyzing risk factors, and partnering with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years of underwriting experience in the Healthcare industry (busy season cycles).
• 1-2 years with level-funded health care plans.
• Experience with small group underwriting (under 200 lives).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and price Comfort health plan and other level-funded products.
• Assess group-level risk using claims data, demographics, and utilization trends.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to refine plan designs.

Skills

Independent underwriting

Analytical skills

Renewals and New Business

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree or professional certifications (HIA, CEBS, MHP, FLMI)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

CRM tools

Curve

Salesforce

Job description

We are seeking a technically skilled Underwriter to evaluate and price its Comfort health plan and other level-funded products. This role is central to pricing integrity and growth strategy. You'll assess group-level risk using claims data, demographics, and utilization trends, and collaborate with Sales and Product teams to refine plan designs. Ideal candidates are experienced in small group underwriting, confident with data, and comfortable in a tech-forward, fast-paced environment.

About the Role

This role is central to pricing integrity and growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and price Comfort health plan and other level-funded products.
• Assess group-level risk using claims data, demographics, and utilization trends.
• Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to refine plan designs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of underwriting experience in the Healthcare industry (busy season cycles).
• 1-2 years with level-funded health care plans.
• Experience with small group underwriting (under 200 lives).

Required Skills

• Ability to independently underwrite new business.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Experience with Renewals and New Business.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and CRM tools.
• Experience using Curve, Salesforce.
• Experience working cross functionally with Sales/brokers/AMs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in startup or high-growth environments.
• Master's degree or professional certifications (HIA, CEBS, MHP, FLMI).
• Background in broker offices or hospital-owned systems.