Director, Underwriting/Pricing

The Director, Underwriting/Pricing role is a senior actuarial and underwriting leadership position focusing on developing, refining, and overseeing pricing models that support new product development, renewals, and ongoing customer programs. Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading underwriting and pricing strategy development

2. Ensuring accurate financial modeling and consistent application of actuarial and underwriting principles across products and programs

3. Developing, documenting, and maintaining underwriting methodologies, pricing models, and analytical frameworks for new and existing products

4. Analyzing utilization trends, claims data, and cost assumptions to ensure accuracy and reliability in financial modeling

5. Evaluating financial and risk impact of new product initiatives and providing recommendations to senior leadership

6. Overseeing underwriting processes in collaboration with internal teams to ensure consistency, timeliness, and compliance with standards

7. Supporting RFPs, renewals, and client proposals by analyzing large and complex datasets from multiple sources

8. Partnering with sales, marketing, finance, and product teams to align pricing strategies with business objectives

9. Providing executive-level insights, reports, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making

10. Interacting with clients and internal stakeholders to resolve pricing, proposal, and data-related issues

Requirements

• Strong actuarial expertise, advanced analytical capability, and experience in underwriting and pricing within a managed care or healthcare environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• ASA or FSA certification required

• Deep understanding of cost modeling, utilization analysis, and claims data interpretation

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience handling large datasets using analytical tools (e.g., Access or similar)

• Strong problem-solving and quantitative analysis skills with attention to financial accuracy and risk assessment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex analyses to executive audiences

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities independently

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams

• Self-starter mindset with adaptability to evolving products and business needs

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $117,860 - $200,360 USD annually, based on experience and location

• Eligibility for short-term incentives and performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Retail savings plans and financial wellbeing programs

• Remote work flexibility within the United States

• Paid time off and holiday programs

• Professional growth opportunities in actuarial, underwriting, and healthcare analytics domains

• Inclusive and supportive work environment focused on development and wellbeing