VAULT Strategies · 2 days ago
MGU Business Development Manager
VAULT Strategies is a healthcare-focused general underwriting organization specializing in medical stop loss and related healthcare risk solutions. The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving new business growth within the medical stop loss market by developing relationships with brokers and carriers, sourcing new opportunities, and ensuring profitable underwriting outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Generate new business opportunities within the medical stop loss market, including self-funded employer groups and healthcare organizations
Develop and manage strong relationships with brokers, consultants, MGAs, and strategic partners
Clearly articulate stop loss product offerings, underwriting approach, and value proposition to external partners
Achieve production and growth targets while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability
Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with carrier partners supporting stop loss programs
Serve as a key liaison between carriers and internal underwriting teams
Ensure carrier requirements, guidelines, and reporting expectations are met
Collaborate with carriers on capacity, pricing strategy, program performance, and growth initiatives
Act as the primary relationship manager for assigned broker and carrier partners
Conduct regular pipeline reviews, performance discussions, and strategic planning meetings
Represent the company at industry conferences, broker events, and stop loss–focused forums
Monitor stop loss market trends, competitive activity, and regulatory developments
Partner closely with stop loss underwriters to evaluate new opportunities and structure competitive, compliant submissions
Provide market intelligence to underwriting and leadership to support pricing, plan design, and product enhancements
Support renewal strategies and portfolio management to ensure sustainable growth
Track and report on pipeline activity, production metrics, and carrier performance
Contribute to annual business plans, territory strategies, and growth forecasts
Use data and market insight to inform strategic decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in medical stop loss underwriting, business development, or sales
Demonstrated expertise in stop loss products, plan design, underwriting fundamentals, and market dynamics
Proven ability to drive profitable growth in a specialty insurance environment
Strong knowledge of medical stop loss structures, terms, and underwriting considerations
Excellent relationship management skills with brokers and carrier partners
Effective communicator with strong negotiation and presentation abilities
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally
Self-directed, results-oriented, and comfortable operating in a growth-focused environment
Preferred
Established broker and/or carrier relationships within the stop loss market strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Performance incentives
Comprehensive benefits