Underwriting Manager & Team Lead

NACBA; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking an Underwriting Manager for Meritain Health to lead a team of underwriters, drive workflow, and ensure timely, accurate quotes and proposals. You will mentor staff, review quality, and coordinate with internal partners.

You will apply underwriting guidelines, balance membership growth with profitability, and present rate development to stakeholders. Strong analytical, independent work ethic, and Excel/Salesforce proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent years of related experience.
• 5+ years of underwriting, financial analysis, pricing methodologies, and/or funding arrangements.
• 2+ years of relevant medical insurance experience: brokers, carriers, TPAs, underwriting, rating methodologies, or policy marketing.
• 2+ years of prior leadership experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage the workflow and shifting priorities of the underwriting unit to ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Provide daily support, coaching, and mentorship to a team of underwriters, fostering skill development and professional growth.
• Conduct quality reviews, identify learning opportunities, and oversee training for both internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Lead team meetings and serve as the first point of contact for complex case issues or challenges.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing talent development of direct reports.
• Collaborate with Business Analysis, Sales, Client Management, and other internal stakeholders to support sales and retention efforts.
• Present underwriting information and explain rate development, underwriting policies, and product standards to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with stop loss carriers to support case resolution and negotiation efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Mentoring

Communication

Independent work

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Tableau

VBA

Job description

CVS Health is seeking an Underwriting Manager for Meritain Health to lead a team of underwriters, drive workflow, and ensure timely, accurate quotes and proposals. You will mentor staff, review quality, and coordinate with internal partners.

You will apply underwriting guidelines, balance membership growth with profitability, and present rate development to stakeholders. Strong analytical, independent work ethic, and Excel/Salesforce proficiency are essential.