Senior Risk and Underwriting Manager

The Cigna Group

Senior Manager overseeing pharmacy underwriting strategy and team at Cigna. Implementing market strategies, supporting case development, and managing underwriter performance.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeBloomfield • Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,500 - $200,900 per yearWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for implementing the Go to Market Pharmacy strategy by guiding the pharmacy underwriters through account level rate development
Directly supporting underwriting and pricing for high-impact cases
Working to develop strategic recommendations related to market competition and pricing
Deploy tactics to execute strategy and achieve earnings and growth
Responsible for supporting the development and achievement of business plans and supporting setting strategic direction
Assist in broker/client development and assist underwriter in high-risk negotiations
Provide risk and financial insights to make better case decisions
Conduct regular touch point meetings with Pharmacy Pricing and Go-To-Market team to gain feedback
Identify and drive process improvements to increase speed to market on quote delivery and case implementation
Provide a broad risk management perspective to all strategic conversations
Always start with and end with customer/client needs, when developing consultative, innovative and affordable solutions and contemplating the resultant risk
Act as a change agent in ensuring the effective implementation of key business priorities
Develop direct reports; provide opportunities for project work, coach and provide ongoing formal and informal feedback, ensure development plans are in place

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, statistics, accounts, finance or economics or related fields is preferred
5+ years experience in an Underwriting/actuarial or financial role
Possesses analytical skills to interpret, evaluate and communicate financial results
Ability to lead a team of peers to consensus
Knowledge of Pharmacy Underwriting Policies & Procedures preferred
Demonstrated experience executing well, acting with sense of urgency and multitasking

Benefits

Comp & perks

health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
company paid life insurance
tuition reimbursement
a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

underwritingpricingrisk managementfinancial analysisdata interpretationstrategic recommendationsprocess improvementaccount level rate developmentmarket competition analysisnegotiation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam collaborationcoachingcustomer focusconsultative skillsinnovationmultitaskingsense of urgencyfeedback provision