AVP, Underwriting Manager
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-site · Itasca, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
The AVP, Underwriting Manager for Medical Stop Loss Insurance leads an underwriting team and develops strategies while managing the underwriting process for assigned captive programs. Key responsibilities include overseeing new and renewal business, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines, and maintaining profitability while controlling risk. The role demands a proactive approach to training, team management, and collaboration with senior management, solving complex underwriting issues, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and extensive underwriting experience, including leadership in the medical stop loss or health insurance sectors.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, or other related discipline
- At least eight (8) years of experience in underwriting
- 3 years in a leadership/management role within medical stop loss or health insurance industry
Desired Qualifications
- Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate complex underwriting concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proficient in Connexure ESL Office and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance requirements in the medical stop loss and health insurance sectors
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing market conditions
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