Underwriting Manager - Minnetonka, Mn

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Underwriting Manager will provide data analysis, pricing recommendations, and process support for the underwriting team. The Underwriting Manager is responsible for providing direction and leadership, and will serve as an expert consultant on matters pertaining to underwriting methodologies, financial considerations, product and program rollouts.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, create, and implement process improvements
• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of Underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Provide consultation and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on Underwriting processes, methodologies, and practices
• Manage, train, mentor, and develop underwriting team members
• Problem and conflict resolution
• Balance customer, business and/or health plan needs or requests
• Develop and manage financial commitments while balancing internal/external customer needs
• Stay abreast of and communicate changes in Underwriting policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations
• Communicate with internal stakeholders (e.g., actuarial team; product group) to prepare for case/Delegation of Authority (DOA) review

Demonstrated Skills:

• Concise, candid, and professional communications skills
• Natural leader with the ability to set clear direction and lead with confidence
• Quick-study, flexible and able to handle a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
• Proactive self-starter, with sense of urgency and bias toward action
• Tenacity, perseverance, and adaptability to drive results
• Ability to connect the dots and confidently act without complete information
• Ability to analyze situations, identify and troubleshoot problems, recommend solutions, and use good judgment to make decisions

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Excel (LOOKUPS, Pivot Tables, Dashboard/Report Creation)
• 3+ years of experience with healthcare underwriting for any variety of products: PPO, HMO, Self-Funded, Level-Funded, ASO, Fully-Insured, Group, or Individual
• Ability to travel 10%
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Math, Finance, Business, or related degree
• 3+ years of demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and critical decision-making experience
• 1+ years of leadership experience (can be as a formal mentor, people leader, or other leadership experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Availability to work with a hybrid schedule (in-office in Minnetonka and telecommute from home). Note: will consider full-time telecommute for the right candidate if aligned
• Proven ability to guide and influence cross-functional teams
• Proven effective personal communication skills in the areas of listening, speaking, and writing

Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.(sm)

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.