Risk & Underwriting Manager-South Florida Market (Hybrid)

The Cigna Group • Chattanooga, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Risk & Underwriting Manager is responsible for achieving earnings, persistency, growth, service and expense objectives for the South Florida Market. Responsible for assisting/developing and achieving business plans, setting strategic direction and managing/developing an Underwriting staff. Meets with key brokers, sales offices and target clients to assess market trends, develop strategic focus and adjust market goals as necessary. Assists in broker/ client development and handles high risk major impact negotiations directly. Responsibilities span all products offered including specialty products for a specific market. Proven skill in understanding market and industry wide dynamics (consumers, broker/consultant community, competitors, skill/experience of sales force, product performance, etc.) to set strategies/tactics to achieve both earnings and revenue growth objectives. Knowledge of marketplace, including product offerings, regulatory environment, competitor offerings, provider contracts and the dynamics of the retail sales/enrollment process.

Requirements

• 4+ of HealthCare Underwriting experience or other industry experience
• Experience in the financial, insurance or managed care industry or significant marketing and/or business development experience in another field.
• Thorough knowledge of factors that influence market and competitive conditions.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise-wide objectives and ability to influence change across matrix partners.
• Demonstrates passion and dedication to anticipating and meeting the expectations and requirements of clients and customers.
• Ability to lead client discussions and effectively represent Cigna's capabilities.
• Maintain and support direct client relationships.
• Influence organization to meet external marketplace demands.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work well and influence within a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of people.

Responsibilities

• This position is a leadership role managing the aligned book of business, varying responsibilities across existing book of business and new business/prospecting depending on the market, month, business need, etc.
• Direct management responsibilities for professional Underwriters, primarily geared towards less experienced Underwriters.
• Responsible for achieving earnings, persistency, growth, service and expense objectives within designated market.
• Responsible for assisting/developing and achieving business plans, setting strategic direction and managing/developing an Underwriting staff.
• Meets with key brokers, sales offices and target clients to assess market trends, develop strategic focus and adjust market goals as necessary.
• Assists in broker/ client development and handles high risk major impact negotiations directly.
• Responsibilities span all products offered including specialty products for a cluster of markets.
• Proven skill in understanding market and industry wide dynamics (consumers, broker/consultant community, competitors, skill/experience of sales force, product performance, etc.) to set strategies/tactics to achieve both earnings and revenue growth objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed