Director Underwriting

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** Telecommuter
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** Director*
* ** of Underwriting,
** you will lead a talented team dedicated to delivering high-quality work and strategic support through advanced underwriting techniques. This leader will think creatively to achieve financially sound and sustainable growth.
*** This impactful leadership role will:***
* *** Strategize with clients ranging from Fortune 10 to Fortune 500 companies
*** that want
*** to differentiate themselves in the marketplace via their benefits offerings
*** and ensure that underwriting can support their benefits strategies sustainably.
* *** Strategically partner**
* *** with actuaries and our pharmacy division that develops in-house formularies, pricing, and product design
*** that strategically align with our mission to make healthcare work better and be more cost-effective.
* *** Provide underwriting oversight for the unique Alaska market
*** where Premera has a close partnership with providers, hospitals, brokers, employer groups, unions, public entities, and native corporations.
*** Oversee stop-loss renewals,
*** working closely with self-insured groups in this complex market.
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* What you will do:

** Underwriting and Pricing Activities
* Provide Strategic Vision:
Assist Underwriting senior management in sustaining long-term policies and procedures to formulate work unit strategies in support of organizational goals.
* Champion and Partner with Clients:
Provide integral support to Sales and Account Management teams in client presentations, negotiations, and sales of renewals and proposals.
* Provide Systems-Based Solutions:
Use your understanding of key business goals and strategies to make decisions that address critical business threats and opportunities.

Data Systems and Technology
* Innovate and Lead:
Develop and maintain state-of-the-art pricing data systems that empower underwriting and strategic management decisions with timely and accurate information.
* Design Excellence:
Oversee the creation and maintenance of sophisticated underwriting models that set the standard for excellence.
* Leverage Technology:
Stay ahead of the curve by leveraging technology to drive practical solutions.

Leadership and Collaboration
* Mentor and Inspire:
Lead an engaged underwriting team, inspiring them to grow and develop at a company that cares.
* Build a Dream Team:
Create and maintain a core competency in underwriting by recruiting, hiring, and training a high-quality, experienced, and energetic team of underwriters.
* Bring Your Collaborative Spirit:
Foster open and collaborative relationships with other departments to drive success.
** What you will bring:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, or related field of study or 4 years of work experience.
* Eight years of group medical underwriting, or health insurance consulting experience, including 5 years of experience managing teams. (Required)
Additional preferred skills/ experiences include:
* Master’s degree in a related field.
* CEBS Designation.
* Demonstrated track record in providing underwriting leadership in complex medium to large size businesses.
* Substantial and diverse knowledge of the health insurance industry and the group underwriting function within an insurance carrier setting.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.…