Senior Underwriter - Remote
About The Position
Sentara Health Plan is hiring a remote Senior Underwriter to underwrite high-complexity employer groups and lead strategic rating decisions that balance competitiveness and profitability. The role applies expertise in claims analysis, actuarial concepts, funding arrangements—including Fully Insured and Self-Funded underwriting—and market dynamics to develop sound pricing with limited or complex data. The Senior Underwriter serves as a mentor and subject-matter expert for Underwriters and Trainees, supports high-profile cases and RFPs, and collaborates with Sales, Actuarial, and Leadership. The role also contributes to process improvement, training development, and underwriting strategy. This is a full-time, permanent position, scheduled 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday. Remote opportunities are available in the listed states. The annual base pay range is $95,139.20–$142,084.80, with potential additional compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Seven years of experience as an Underwriter required.
Nice To Haves
- Health Plan experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite employer groups of high complexity.
- Lead strategic rating decisions that balance competitiveness and profitability.
- Use claims analysis, actuarial concepts, funding arrangements, and market dynamics to develop sound pricing, including with limited or complex data.
- Apply expertise in both Fully Insured and Self-Funded underwriting.
- Mentor Underwriters and Trainees and serve as a subject-matter expert.
- Support high-profile cases and RFPs.
- Collaborate with Sales, Actuarial, and Leadership.
- Contribute to process improvement, training development, and underwriting strategy.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria
- Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
