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Providence · 2 months ago

Director of Underwriting

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$76.29/hr - $121.96/hr

10+ years exp

Providence is a comprehensive health care organization dedicated to transforming healthcare and improving countless lives. The Director of Underwriting will be responsible for developing strategies and policies to support profitable membership growth and retention, while overseeing underwriting activities and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Plan leaders to create and implement strategies and policies that support product development efforts, profitable growth, special risk arrangements, business expansion, and diversification according to the long-range plan for fully insured commercial business

Lead development, monitoring, and achievement of department service level standards, fostering high-performance relationships with Sales, Pharmacy, Product, and Actuarial departments

Direct all rating and underwriting activities for all new and renewing fully insured large group and Association Health Plan commercial group lines of business, ensuring financial performance and development of associated pricing models

Represent the Plan alongside Sales Leadership, promoting pricing transparency to Producer partners and employer groups, substantiating and providing credibility around pricing decisions

Ensure adherence to underwriting audits, processes, guidelines, and procedures consistent with State and Federal Law and regulatory requirements

Work with Actuarial and Finance Directors to routinely update and test rates and factors in the underwriting models, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and strategic objectives

Mentor and coach the Underwriting Manager and staff, attracting top industry underwriting talent and fostering development and engagement within established authority levels

Oversee the development and achievement of the Underwriting Department's annual budget

Qualification

Healthcare UnderwritingAnalytical ExpertiseLeadership ExperienceStrategic MindsetTechnical ProficiencyProject Management SkillsCoachingCommunication MasteryTeamworkDecision-Making