# Senior Manager of Underwriting

**Company**: Meritain Health, an independent subsidiary of Aetna and CVS
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $75,400.00 - $182,549.00
**Category**: Insurance
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Underwriting to join our team at Meritain Health, a leading employee benefits administrator. As a key support role within the Meritain Underwriting team, you will provide day-to-day management and mentorship to a group of underwriters, driving consistency and collaboration across the unit.

**Responsibilities**

- Team Leadership & Development:

- 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.

- Underwriting & Risk Assessment:

- Assist in preparing underwriting analysis and risk assessment for new and renewal business, including cases with significant benefit implications.

- Assist in the preparation of quotes, questionnaires, and financial projections of varying complexity.

- Apply underwriting guidelines and negotiate financial terms within assigned authority; escalate exceptions and financial variances to senior leadership as appropriate.

- Collaboration & Communication:

- Act as the central contact for final rate submissions, including reporting and coordination with underwriters and operational teams.

- Collaborate with Business Analysis, Sales, Client Management, and other internal stakeholders to support sales and retention efforts.

- Process Improvement & Strategic Support:

- Lead or contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, accuracy, and customer service.

- Identify and implement opportunities for automation and operational efficiency; influence the development of tools and resources.

- Subject Matter Expertise:

- Demonstrate deep knowledge of Meritain’s product portfolio, underwriting philosophy, and market positioning.

- Support the development of proposals that align with client goals and organizational strategies.

**Requirements**

- 7+ years of experience in underwriting/accounting pricing methodologies and funding arrangements.

- 5+ years of proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.

- 2+ years of relevant medical insurance experience.

- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent years of related experience.

**Pay Range**

$75,400.00 - $182,549.00 per year

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## Skills

### Required
- underwriting
- risk assessment
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- medical insurance

### Nice to have
- leadership experience
- Salesforce
- Tableau
- VBA experience
- communication with outside consultants or customers

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