Allison Frigon

Director/Principal of Health Underwriting at Justworks

Canton, Connecticut, United States

About

Strategic and sales-minded underwriting leader with a deep understanding of the competitive landscape in the health insurance industry and demonstrated ability to meet financial and operational objectives through effective and proactive risk management. Effective and relatable people leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for cultivating a team culture that fosters efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Skilled in financial analysis and utilization projections, summarizing and presenting data to senior leadership and key stakeholders, negotiating with sales partners and brokers, and training and mentoring underwriters.

Experience

  • Director/Principal of Health Underwriting at Justworks
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • UnitedHealth Group (9 yrs 8 mos)
    • Underwriting Manager
      Nov 2024 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 8 mos

      FL & USVI Markets Fully-Insured Medical Key Accounts & Small Business

    • Underwriting Consultant
      May 2020 - Nov 2024 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      NY & NJ Markets Fully-Insured Medical Key Accounts

    • Senior Underwriter
      Nov 2016 - May 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Aetna (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Financial Underwriter
      Sep 2015 - Nov 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

      •Provide new business quotes using knowledge of risk assessment, pricing components, products/services, funding methods and underwriting •Strategically develop premium and create financial exhibits using prior claim experience, rating tools and data sources •Assess accuracy of data and apply underwriter judgment where warranted •Make recommendations for plan changes and rate impact based on financial analysis, underwriting principles and business strategy •Effectively communicate technical and financial concepts to internal constituents both verbally and in writing •Assist in team projects by providing information and collecting data to enhance documents and tools and improve work flow

    • Underwriting Analyst
      Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Provide underwriting support for renewals, accountings and/or specialized functions. • Produce timely and accurate quotes, renewals and/or accountings. • Analyze input/outputs for reasonability (e.g., manual rates, benefit revisions, recorded claims, premiums, reserves, ECS charges, account structure, etc.). • Perform risk assessment functions as directed (e.g., claim determination and membership analysis) to set appropriate premium. • Utilize rating/financial tools, reference materials, and source systems for premium, membership and claim information. • Apply underwriting guidelines in qualifying risk of adding new members. • Request additional information as necessary and explains needs. • Maintain integrity of source data and/or accounting data systems. • Identify and collect information critical to decision making.

  • Marketing Intern at Connecticut Science Center
    Dec 2013 - Jan 2014 · 2 mos

    Processed membership information in the Raiser's Edge software Designed signage for events Wrote copy for social media, website, letters, calendar listings, and signage Successfully organized mass mailings Assisted in planning and executing of membership event Assisted in filming television commercial and live television segment

  • Western New England University (Springfield, Massachusetts Area)
    • First Year Seminar Assistant
      Aug 2013 - Dec 2013 · 5 mos

      Assisted in preparing and grading course material Provided instruction for online virtual classroom Created lessons on resumes and portfolios Assisted with the advising and course selection process Reviewed mid-semester grades and identified resources to assist

    • Orientation Group Leader
      May 2013 - Jul 2013 · 3 mos

      Collaborated with leadership team to plan and implement a 2-day student/parent summer orientation Supervised residence facilities and enforced rules and regulations Facilitated activities to build connections to university, resources, and peers Communicated with students via social media, telephone, and mail