Underwriting Manager

Underwriting Manager

The Underwriting Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the underwriting team, including accountability for risk selection, service delivery to all levels of customers, and management and development of the underwriting team members. The Underwriting Manager will interface with the sales team, external customers and independent insurance agents to facilitate the annual renewal process for existing clients and conduct risk assessment for potential new clients.

This position provides the opportunity to lead the underwriting team, partner with leaders across the organization, and help shape business strategy for a trusted local health plan committed to quality, innovation, and community involvement.

GHC-SCW is a quality-driven cooperative built on collaboration, community involvement, innovation, and belonging. In dedication to the health and well-being of our employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, along with paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a flexible spending account, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, eyewear discounts, and more.

JOB SPECIFIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or closely related field.
2. 5+ years of relevant experience in health insurance setting, with an emphasis on Health Management Organizations (HMOs) experience.
3. 3+ years of management experience.
4. 3+ years of relevant experience in working with health insurance quotes/renewals preferred.
5. Strong analytic and strategic thinking skill set.
6. Strong leadership skills to bring stakeholders together.
7. Demonstrated business acumen, including broad health care experience.
8. Ability to influence business decisions and directions for initiatives.
9. Strong knowledge of health insurance market dynamics.
10. Leadership and Ethics: Demonstrate GHC-SCW's Leadership AIMs-Accountability, Innovation, and Mentorship-by taking ownership of actions and outcomes, fostering a culture of creativity and continuous improvement, and guiding, empowering, and developing others to support individual and organizational success.
11. Systems Thinking and Decision-Making
12. Resource Utilization and Financial Accountability
13. Professional Growth
14. Collegiality

The incumbent knows and abides by all Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin (GHC-SCW) organizational and departmental policies, sets personal standards and strives for high quality work in completing assignments, performs job duties in a timely manner, and represents the organization in a positive manner. The incumbent understands our Mission, Vision, and Common Values (stated below) and is committed to promote these values in behavior and attitude.

Our Mission Statement: We partner with members and the communities we serve to maximize health and well-being.

Our Vision: As a local, not-for-profit, member-owned Cooperative, we are the most trusted resource for lifelong health and well-being in the communities we serve.

• We are a not-for-profit Cooperative
• We are member-centered
• We are equitable and inclusive
• We are quality-driven
• We are innovative
• We are community involved

We believe:

Healthcare is a human right.

In treating all people with dignity and respect.

There is strength in diversity.

Equity celebrates our humanity.

We are better together.

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GHC-SCW considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.