Risk & Underwriting Advisor

UnderwriterUnderwriterFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 10,001+Since 1982H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$88.7K - $147.8K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Risk & Underwriting Advisor

The Cigna Group

Role Description The Risk and Underwriting Advisor, Retail Network will partner with other Supply Chain teams and cross-functional stakeholders to strategize and deliver client-specific retail network modeling optimization for new business, market checks, and renewals. As a part of this team, the Advisor will work with leadership to identify and drive not only modeling improvements but also overall process improvements in the retail network and Supply Chain areas. Internally recognized and trusted as the retail network subject matter expert. - Collaborate with SAM and Core Underwriting teams to understand current client financial position, RFP requirements, and retail network approach as well as strategic options for market checks, renewals, and new business. - Ideate and propose strategic retail network optimization opportunities and understand long-term benefits and challenges associated with those optimization opportunities. - Support Retail Underwriting team leadership by reviewing key/complex client retail network modeling and "translating" modeling primary components and assumptions into concise and understandable format and messaging for leadership reviews and Pricing Committee. - Evaluate client data, create scenarios, and provide expert modeling and guidance for existing and new clients in alignment with department strategic objectives that drive value to both clients and Express Scripts. - In collaboration with Retail Underwriting leadership, Core Underwriting, and SAM discuss any potential custom or narrow network options under evaluation to ensure that all modeling and requirements of these networks are accurately represented and in alignment with provider contracts. - Partner with Core Underwriting to analyze the financial impact of client requested network changes to both the client and Express Scripts. - Strategize with cross-functional areas of Express Scripts, including but not limited to Account Management, Core Underwriting, Product, Finance, and New Sales. - Participate in interdepartmental team calls as required to discuss retail network financials. - Assist in documenting best practices/SOPs for retail network modeling team. - Assist with optimization of work processes for retail modeling strategies and achievement of department goals. - Work on special projects and presentations as needed for the Retail Underwriting team. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or equivalent work experience. - 3+ years of extensive experience in Healthcare, Financial Analysis, or related area. - Proficient with Microsoft Excel; Experience with SQL/SAS/Access a plus. - Demonstrate modeling, trending, and forecasting skills; client guarantee underwriting knowledge preferred. - Demonstrate initiative with commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Proven ability to work collaboratively in complex matrix organizations and agile teams. - Blend creativity, relentless problem-solving, and business acumen to drive innovation through analytics. - Strong verbal/written communication skills to work with various matrix partners. - Knowledge of PBM or Healthcare industry preferred. Requirements - If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload. - For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 88,700 - 147,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location. - This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Benefits - Comprehensive range of benefits focusing on supporting your whole health. - Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs starting on day one of your employment. - 401(k) and company paid life insurance. - Tuition reimbursement. - A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year. - Paid holidays and leaves of absence.

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