Risk & Underwriting Manager

The Cigna Group

Risk & Underwriting Manager responsible for earnings and growth within the South Texas market. Leading underwriting staff and engaging with key brokers and clients to manage business objectives.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeScottsdale • Arizona, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,900 - $169,900 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

HealthCare Underwritingbusiness developmentmarket analysisnegotiationstrategic planningteam leadershipclient relationship managementfinancial analysisrisk assessmentproduct knowledge

Soft Skills

communicationinfluenceclient focusteam collaborationleadershipanalytical thinkingadaptabilitystrategic thinkingdedicationproblem-solving

Industry Keywords

insurancemanaged caremarket trendsregulatory environmentprovider contractsretail salesenrollment processcompetitive conditionsenterprise objectivescross-functional teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieving earnings, persistency, growth, service and expense objectives within South Texas
Assisting/developing and achieving business plans
Setting strategic direction and managing/developing an Underwriting staff
Meeting key brokers, sales offices and target clients to assess market trends
Developing strategic focus and adjusting market goals as necessary
Assisting in broker/client development and handling high risk major impact negotiations directly
Responsibilities span all products offered including specialty products

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of HealthCare Underwriting experience or other industry experience
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
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 process.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive range of benefits focusing on whole health
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days paid time off per year
Paid holidays