HIH - Risk and Underwriting Senior Manager at Cigna Healthcare

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Underwriting, Risk management, Leadership, Financial analysis, Strategic planning, Team management, Client relationship management, Business acumen, Decision-making, Process improvement, Data analytics, Negotiation, Communication skills, Pricing optimization, Change management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: Key Responsibilities: Manage a team of individuals ensuring they understand and follow processes and limits of authority Deploy tactics to execute strategy and achieve earnings and growth Responsible for achieving earnings, persistence, growth, service and expense objectives within designated marketplace Responsible for supporting the development and achievement of business plans and supporting setting strategic direction. Meet with matrix partners in Sales, key brokers and target clients to assess market trends, develop strategic focus and adjust market goals as necessary. Assist in broker/ client development and handle high risk major impact negotiations Provide risk and financial insights to make appropriate case decisions. Identify best practices to drive execution of Under 3000 buyer group strategy. Conduct regular touch point meetings with Local Market Director of Risk Management and Underwriting to gain feedback, take corrective actions, develop holistic strategies and provide guidance. Execute product, network and affordability solutions for his/her assigned territory/markets Identify and drive process improvements to increase speed to market on quote delivery and case implementation as well as maximize team capacity through efficiency gains. Provide a broad risk management perspective to all strategic conversations. Develop processes and disciplines around monitoring and assessing risk in decisions. Always start with and end with customer / client needs, when developing consultative, innovative and affordable solutions and contemplating the resultant risk. Talent Development: Improve effectiveness, efficiency and morale through commitment to and execution of initiatives. Act as a change agent in ensuring the effective implementation of business priorities. Develop direct reports: provide opportunities for project work, coach and provide on-going formal and informal feedback, development plans in place. Be a team player. Proactively share ideas and best practices with peers. Challenge when appropriate. Invest in your own personal development. Update job knowledge, seek educational opportunities, read relevant industry and local market news, maintain professional networks, participate in professional organizations. Qualifications: 13-16 years relevant work experience, Underwriting strongly preferred Demonstrated ability creating and maintaining professional relationships Bachelor’s degree in economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or equivalent work experience Demonstrated ability to take ownership and deliver results Experience in pricing and optimization or underwriting Strong understanding of client analytics, financials, and value trade off Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills Strong analytical and decision-making skills Strong business acumen Demonstrated ability to influence Demonstrated passion for motivating and inspiring others to succeed Self-motivated and driven Innovative and creative mindset to drive process efficiencies for the organization Ability to manage multiple priorities About Evernorth Health Services Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives. Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will lead a team to execute underwriting strategies, manage risk, and achieve growth and earnings objectives within the assigned marketplace. They are responsible for fostering broker and client relationships, driving process improvements, and providing financial insights to support case decisions.