Justworks · 2 days ago
Principal, Health Underwriting
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$145K/yr - $166K/yr
8+ years expJustworks is a company that supports businesses by solving HR issues and fostering a welcoming environment. As the Principal of Health Underwriting, you will lead underwriting strategies, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive innovation to enhance business outcomes.
Bookkeeping and PayrollComplianceEmployee BenefitsHealth InsurancePayments
Responsibilities
Assist in renewal strategies and reporting support for Medical Dental and Vision Insurance insurance across multiple national carriers
Serve as a subject matter expert and provide direction to underwriting staff, sales teams, and other departments on the principles and practices of new business underwriting and rating
Drive achievement of business goals through articulation and application of sophisticated underwriting policies, initiatives, and long-term vision
Architect and lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic projects, fostering robust partnerships across the organization. Drive innovation and deliver transformative, solution-oriented outcomes that directly advance Justworks’ overarching strategic goals
Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate complex risks that could materially affect financial results, driving sound, unbiased, and strategically informed actions
Balance membership growth and profitability targets for specific groups, industries, and/or markets. Collaborates with other constituents on product and pricing strategies
Assists team members in handling difficult and/or complex sales/renewal situations
Builds strong cross-functional relationships with internal organizations and sales/account management
Innovate and champion next-generation underwriting methodologies and processes, continuously optimizing efficiency, accuracy, and profitability by leveraging advanced internal and external resources
Demonstrated success in communicating effectively with internal and external partners
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressively responsible and strategic financial underwriting experience, demonstrating deep mastery and extensive insurance industry knowledge
Proven track record of successfully leading and influencing large-scale, strategic cross-functional projects with significant organizational impact
Skilling in generating and formatting accurate reporting, as well as experience in analyzing and interpreting data to support strategic decision-making
Solid knowledge of other benefit programs (life, dental, medical, etc.) and pricing of related benefits is a plus
Preferred
Experience working with PEOs is preferred but not required
Benefits
Great benefits
Wellness program offerings
Company retreats
Company
Justworks
Justworks is a cloud-based HR and payroll platform that helps small and mid-sized companies manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$159.84MKey Investors
FirstMarkRedpointBain Capital Ventures
2023-11-01Series Unknown· $16.84M
2020-01-28Series E· $50M
2018-03-06Series D· $40M
Leadership Team
Michael Seckler
Chief Executive Officer
David Feinberg
Senior Vice President Risk & Insurance Programs
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