Underwriting Analytics Lead

ParetoHealth•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

ParetoHealth is seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Underwriting Analytics Lead to support underwriting, pricing, and strategic decision-making. This role is responsible for transforming raw, imperfect data into actionable insights and owning the underwriting reporting ecosystem. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of data, underwriting, and strategy—balancing structured recurring work with ambiguous, high-impact analytical problem solving. You will partner cross-functionally with Underwriting, Finance, and Leadership to deliver insights that directly influence business outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, is comfortable working with imperfect data, and can move quickly from question to insight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field
5-7+ years of experience in analytics, data, or a related role
Strong SQL skills and ability to independently extract and manipulate raw data
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Tableau (or similar BI tools)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, hypothesis-driven approach
Experience working with imperfect or messy datasets (e.g., missing values, inconsistent coding)
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear insights

Nice To Haves

Experience in insurance, healthcare, or financial services preferred
Experience in healthcare, insurance, or medical stop loss
Exposure to actuarial concepts or pricing/underwriting processes
Experience using Python for data analysis or transformation
Experience building dashboards or reporting tools used by business stakeholders

Responsibilities

Conduct deep-dive, diagnostic analyses to understand trends, performance drivers, and anomalies in underwriting and portfolio performance
Translate ambiguous business questions into structured analytical approaches and clear conclusions
Develop hypotheses, test them with data, and clearly communicate “why” behind outcomes
Support strategic initiatives (e.g., QBRs, leadership presentations) with high-quality analysis and storytelling
Own the development, maintenance, and evolution of underwriting dashboards and reporting tools
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability of core reporting assets
Proactively identify gaps in reporting and define a forward-looking dashboard strategy (what should exist, who needs access, etc.)
Partner with stakeholders to ensure reporting meets business needs and drives decision-making
Develop a strong understanding of underwriting, pricing, and insurance dynamics (especially medical stop loss)
Frame analyses in the context of business problems and decisions—not just data outputs
Provide clear, actionable recommendations that influence underwriting and strategic direction
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to refine questions and align on solutions