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Underwriter

The Cigna Group Bloomfield, CT Hybrid entry full-time

Salary

25 - 38 USD / hourly

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Description

Your future in underwriting starts here.

In RULDP Evolve at The Cigna Group, you'll gain the skills and expertise to assess risk, influence strategy, and build a career with purpose and impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess risk characteristics and recommend pricing and terms that balance competitiveness with financial discipline.
  • Apply quantitative analysis and underwriting judgment to evaluate profitability drivers and articulate trade-offs.
  • Help manage a book of business by monitoring performance, identifying trends, and taking proactive action.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Account Management to design solutions that meet customer needs and support retention.
  • Negotiate with clients and brokers using clear rationale, professional presence, and strong follow-through.
  • Share insights and best practices that improve underwriting consistency, efficiency, and outcomes.

What You'll Get:

  • Structured Curriculum: Comprehensive training modules include risk evaluation, pricing fundamentals, product knowledge, negotiation strategies, portfolio management, and leadership communication.
  • Leadership Development: Coaching, workshops, mentoring, and hands-on business initiatives to accelerate your growth.
  • Career Exploration: Job shadowing and strategic projects, plus an optional rotation to broaden exposure across products, markets, and customer segments.
  • Mentorship & Networking: Connect with early-career talent and senior leaders dedicated to your professional development.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree is required. Preferred majors/minors: Risk Management, Insurance, Business, Economics, Finance, Management, Mathematics, or Healthcare.
  • Demonstrated quantitative capability and comfort working with math and numbers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations with clarity.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • GPA 3.0 or higher.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Confident negotiator and problem-solver.
  • Customer-focused mindset.
  • Proficiency with Excel or similar analytical tools.
  • Growth mindset and learning agility; comfortable using feedback to make improvements.

Additional Information:

  • Start date: January 11, 2027.
  • Location: This position is based in Bloomfield, CT or Scottsdale, AZ. The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three days per week working onsite.
  • Anticipated hourly rate: 25 - 38 USD.
  • Eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.
  • Comprehensive range of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.

Skills

Nice to have

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