Director of Underwriting - UHC - Hartford, CT

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, provides network-based health and well-being benefits and services for employers and consumers nationwide. We use our strength, diversity and innovation to improve the lives of the more than 18 million people who receive our unique products and services. And our endless pursuit for excellence in everything we do extends to your career as well. Join us today for an inspired and purposeful mix of professional growth opportunities and personal rewards.



The incumbent will oversee and ensure the integrity of financial underwriting activities and process, which impact the profitability of UnitedHealthcare. Responsible for achieving profit, growth, service and expense objectives on assigned book of business Manage a team of underwriters Manage and oversee all account pricing, underwriting, rate setting, accounting, financial analysis, and customer financial agreements for a book of business. Provide guidance to the underwriting staff. Develop the organizations ability to assess risk and improve processes; increase the technical knowledge of staff members. Represent the underwriting function in customer meetings and client/broker interactions when appropriate. Observe and analyze financial results and initiate required action with appropriate parties. Work closely with VP and/or customer to develop profit, persistency, and sales plans to achieve organizational performance objectives.



Job Requirements:
Strong knowledge of the underwriting discipline.
Record of sound financial decision making.
Product Knowledge.
Healthcare Knowledge.
Takes and manages risk.
Establishes trust and credibility at all levels of the organization.
Clearly and understandably articulate goals and expectations, relating them to the business mission and direction.
Change Agent-Looks for ways to improve his/her own daily work process, uses creative problem-solving in day to day work, is flexible and willing to adjust to changes in work environment and responds positively to change.
Organizational and Personal Influencing Skills-Active team member, builds and maintains working relationships that enhance individual and team performance.
Communicates clearly either over the phone or in person.
Tailors language to the audience, initiates appropriate communications with others, is tactful and listens well.
Demonstrates negotiation skills.
Actively listens to understand the perspectives of others.
Openly and actively communicates information and takes initiative to communicate extensively. Handles difficult situations diplomatically.
Effective interpersonal influence, collaboration and listening skills.
Models and supports effective team interactions.
Encourages diverse opinions and expression of constructive disagreement.
Seeks opportunities of team play.
College degree in Finance or related field or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of group insurance/financial experience.
Client / broker experience, case management experience.
3+ years of managing staff.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V