Underwriting Manager, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Work At Home

Category:
Insurance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

54300.00 - 159120.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Underwriting Manager role at Meritain Health, a subsidiary of CVS Health, involves managing and mentoring a team of underwriters, contributing to organizational goals, and ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely proposals. The position includes leadership responsibilities, risk assessment tasks, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in underwriting and team management.

Job Responsibility:

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
lead team meetings and serve as the first point of contact for complex case issues or challenges
support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing talent development of direct reports
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
ensure pricing strategies align with business objectives and client needs
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
build and maintain relationships with stop loss carriers to support case resolution and negotiation efforts
lead or contribute to departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, accuracy, and customer service

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in underwriting/accounting pricing methodologies and funding arrangements
2 to 3 years of relevant medical insurance experience: brokers (producers), carriers, third-party administrators, benefit analysis, underwriting, rating methodologies, or policy marketing, etc.
strong analytical, decision-making, and communication skills
demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and/or develop team members
demonstrated success in anticipating customer needs and negotiating using tact and diplomacy
proficiency in Excel, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office
ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

2 to 3 years prior leadership experience
Salesforce, Tableau, and/or VBA experience
experience communicating with outside consultants or customers

What we offer:

affordable medical plan options
a 401(k) plan including matching company contributions
an employee stock purchase plan
no-cost programs such as wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching
paid time off
flexible work schedules
family leave
dependent care resources
colleague assistance programs
tuition assistance
retiree medical access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 02, 2025

Expiration:
September 28, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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