Senior Risk & Underwriting Manager – Taft-Hartley, Federal Business

The Cigna Group

Senior Manager for Risk & Underwriting of National Accounts at Cigna. Overseeing complex accounts and driving growth, service, and expense objectives.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeBloomfield • Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,500 - $200,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in HealthCare Underwriting, with a strong ability to manage and develop underwriting teams while achieving strategic business objectives. Proficient in client relationship management and influencing organizational change to meet market demands.

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HealthCare Underwriting ExperienceTeam LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementMarket AnalysisStrategic Business Development

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Hard Skills

Underwriting ManagementMarket Dynamics UnderstandingFinancial AnalysisBusiness Plan DevelopmentNegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Influencing ChangeCommunication SkillsClient-Centric ApproachCross-Functional CollaborationPassion for Client Satisfaction

Industry Keywords

National AccountsTaft-HartleyFederal BusinessInsurance IndustryManaged CareRegulatory EnvironmentProvider ContractsRetail SalesEnrollment DynamicsCompetitive Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing a specific business line within the National Accounts/03000 segment
Achieving earnings, persistency, growth, service and expense objectives within the Taft-Hartley and Federal Business organization
Managing/developing an Underwriting staff
Supporting the aligned Underwriting Director and other National Accounts Underwriting Directors
Assisting in broker/client development and handling high risk major impact negotiations directly
Setting earnings and growth strategies based on understanding of market and industry wide dynamics
Managing up to 3 or 4 experienced Underwriters
Assisting in developing and achieving business plans and managing strategic direction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of HealthCare Underwriting experience
Prior management experience preferred
Experience in the financial, insurance or managed care industry or significant marketing and/or business development experience in another field
Thorough knowledge of factors that influence market and competitive conditions
Strong knowledge of enterprise-wide objectives and ability to influence change across matrix partners
Demonstrates passion and dedication to anticipating and meeting the expectations and requirements of clients and customers
Ability to lead client discussions and effectively represent Cigna's capabilities
Maintain and support direct client relationships
Influence organization to meet external marketplace demands
Ability to communicate analytical findings to all levels of the organization
Ability to work well and influence within a cross-functional team
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of people
Knowledge of marketplace, including product offerings, regulatory environment, competitor offerings, provider contracts and the dynamics of the retail sales/enrollment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence