[Hiring] Manager Underwriter @CVS Health

Role Description

As part of the Group Medicare organization, the Group Medicare Underwriter performs complex underwriting analysis and risk assessment for existing and prospective Medicare Advantage customers. This role serves as a strategic business partner to sales and account management teams, helping drive growth through sound underwriting practices, pricing strategies, and consultative support.

• Perform underwriting analysis and risk assessment for existing Group Medicare Advantage customers.
• Evaluate new business opportunities and develop pricing recommendations for prospective Group Medicare Advantage groups.
• Partner with field sales and account management teams on strategic large employer group opportunities.
• Calculate complex prospective group rates utilizing established underwriting methodologies and pricing protocols.
• Analyze benefit design options and provide strategic recommendations related to pricing and competitiveness.
• Communicate and explain rate development, pricing assumptions, and underwriting decisions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Present underwriting and pricing information to employers and brokers in support of business development efforts.
• Utilize advanced rating, financial, and underwriting tools to analyze risk and profitability.
• Conduct competitive analyses and develop financial comparisons to support business strategy.
• Participate in or lead process improvement initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of underwriting experience, including pricing methodologies and funding arrangements.
• Group Medicare underwriting experience OR Fully Insured underwriting experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively partner with sales teams, account management, and underwriting leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial and underwriting concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience underwriting Group Medicare Advantage products.
• Experience supporting large employer group clients.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare insurance pricing and risk assessment.
• Experience presenting underwriting recommendations to brokers, consultants, and customers.

Additional Information

• Hartford, CT area candidates are strongly preferred; however, qualified remote candidates located anywhere in the United States will be considered.
• This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship now or in the future.
• Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40
• Time Type: Full time
• Pay Range: The typical pay range for this role is $66,330.00 - $145,860.00.
• This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.
• The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
• This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs and other resources, based on eligibility.