Director of Insurance

Meridio

2d•Remote

About The Position

Meridio is a remote-first company on a mission to make health benefits simple, affordable, and accessible for small businesses. We’re growing quickly and looking for an insurance leader who knows how to navigate complexity, build strong partnerships, and keep the experience simple for our customers. As our Director of Insurance, you’ll shape our insurance strategy, manage carrier and vendor relationships, and serve as a trusted advisor to our Sales, Client Success, and Product teams. You’ll be the bridge between insurance complexity and customer simplicity—making sure we offer the right products, keep costs competitive, and maintain strong, scalable compliance. You’ll report directly to our Chief Product Officer. If you love turning insurance puzzles into clear, practical solutions, you’ll fit right in.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in health insurance or employee benefits.
Deep knowledge of group health plans and regulations.
Experience negotiating with carriers and TPAs.
A track record of launching and scaling insurance products.
A strong understanding of ACA, ERISA, and state insurance laws.
Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
The ability to translate “insurance-speak” into language anyone can understand.

Nice To Haves

Experience with level-funded, self-funded, or captive health plans.
Knowledge of reimbursement arrangements.
An active insurance broker license.
An actuarial background.
Experience at a benefits or insurtech startup.
An MBA or other relevant graduate degree.

Responsibilities

Lead Insurance Strategy: Design and execute Meridio’s insurance product roadmap.
Negotiate with carriers to secure competitive rates and terms.
Build strong relationships with carriers, TPAs, and other partners.
Drive Customer Innovation & Advocacy: Educate and empower our team to help clients make strategic decisions.
Mentor internal teams on insurance best practices.
Partner with Sales, Client Success, and Product to simplify the customer experience and strengthen client outcomes.
Ensure Rock-Solid Compliance: Stay ahead of ACA, ERISA, and state and federal regulations.
Create scalable processes that ensure compliance without slowing us down.
Lead audits, manage regulatory filings, and oversee licensing renewals for Meridio and our licensed guides.
Contribute to Meridio’s broader compliance and risk management efforts as the company grows.