Risk & Underwriting Director

The Cigna Group

Director of Risk Management focused on adapting market strategies and providing financial insights for Cigna Healthcare. Leading efforts to analyze risks and maximize performance across local markets.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeScottsdale • Arizona, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $137,100 - $228,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a key role in adapting, monitoring, and implementing the market strategy with Market leadership
Share market P&L accountability for the local market with MP and market’s Sr DRM/Managing Director
Build and maintain working knowledge of all lines of business operating within the market
Support management process that measures and analyzes results and minimizes the impact of variances
Study financial trends to identify opportunities
Work with Sr DRM/Managing Director to create financial planning
Hold matrix and market partners accountable to ensure targets are achieved
Provide useful risk and financial insights to make better decisions
Develop and co-own execution of multi-year strategic business plan
Hire and retain top grade talent and develop the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business or related field
8+ years of underwriting, finance or related experience strongly preferred
Experienced people manager with a proven track record of building effective teams
History of consistently delivering business results and achieving production goals
Ability to work effectively in dynamic, rapidly changing, team-based environment
Strong creative thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Proven ability to function and thrive in a heavily matrixed environment
Ability to drive consistent processes across multiple locations
Some travel required (<25%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

underwritingfinancial planningrisk managementfinancial analysisbusiness strategyP&L accountabilityvariance analysisstrategic business planningteam development

Soft Skills

people managementteam buildingcreative thinkingproblem solvingdecision makingcommunicationinfluencingadaptabilitycollaborationaccountability

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree