Underwriting Manager

Position: Employee Benefits Underwriting Manager
Employee Benefits Underwriting Manager The Employee Benefits Underwriting Manager leads a team responsible for financial evaluation, strategic risk guidance, and analytical support across a broad benefits portfolio. The role combines leadership, external partnership management, and deep technical insight to drive informed decision-making and strengthen client outcomes. Primary Responsibilities Guide a team of underwriting professionals, ensuring consistent development, structured workflows, and a culture of high standards.

Serve as a coordination point between internal stakeholders and external industry partners to support data exchange, reporting needs, and operational alignment. Cultivate carrier relationships and manage renewal discussions, using financial analysis and market insights to influence outcomes. Oversee assessment of funding arrangements and protection mechanisms, including complex risk-transfer components. Provide strategic input on pharmacy-related financial considerations and other benefit cost drivers.

Build or refine analytical frameworks and tools that support forecasting, evaluation, and operational efficiency. Represent the team in client-facing sessions, offering clear explanations of methodologies, assumptions, and recommended approaches. Maintain well-structured documentation within internal platforms, ensuring traceability and accuracy of work. Strengthen cross-functional communication with consulting, analytics, and operational teams to enhance overall service delivery. Act as a subject resource on reporting standards, financial modeling practices, market benchmarks, and benefit program evaluation.

Coordinate with external analytical partners to support modeling, benchmarking, and comparative studies. Participate in ongoing leadership development programs to reinforce best practices and promote team alignment. Contribute to broader initiatives and evolving business needs as they arise.