Senior Manager, Insurance and Claims Advocacy

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping approximately 50 million Americans access the care and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. We have more than 6,400 employees and associates in our partner dental practices and operate nationwide. At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Visit our website to discover how Sun Life is making life brighter for our customers, partners and communities.

Job Description: Sun Life embraces a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility of virtual work in the contiguous states plus AK.

The opportunity:

The Senior Manager, Insurance and Claims Advocacy is a pivotal leader within the Clinical Solutions team at PinnacleCare, Sun Life U.S. Health and Risk Solutions. In this role, you will lead a comprehensive advocacy program that helps members navigate and maximize their health insurance while resolving complex medical billing and claim issues. You will set the vision, drive operational excellence, build scalable processes, and deliver measurable financial and experience outcomes - serving as the final escalation point for sensitive cases and establishing best practices across the organization.

How you will contribute:

• Lead and develop a high-performing Insurance and Claims Advocacy team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Own program strategy, service delivery standards, and key performance indicators across insurance navigation and claims resolution.
• Oversee resolution of complex medical billing and insurance issues (denials and appeals, billing errors/coding discrepancies, out-of-network disputes), serving as the primary escalation point for sensitive cases.
• Guide proactive insurance navigation, including benefits education, coverage guidance, and pre-service support to remove barriers and improve member outcomes.
• Build and optimize scalable workflows, leveraging data, technology platforms, and responsible AI-enabled tools to improve quality, efficiency, and turnaround time.
• Ensure accurate, audit-ready documentation and adherence to SOPs, regulations, and quality standards.
• Partner cross-functionally (Sales, Client Service, Member Services, Analytics, and clinical teams) to implement improvements, support growth, and elevate the member experience.

What you will bring with you:

• Ability to work with a diverse range of people 7+ years of experience in medical billing/claims advocacy, complex claims resolution, appeals, coordination of benefits, and insurance plan analysis (including pre-authorizations and enrollment support).
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business, or related field required; advanced degree and/or relevant certification preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive people leadership experience, with demonstrated success managing teams and service operations.
• Deep knowledge of payer claims adjudication, CPT/ICD coding, and provider billing practices; strong negotiation and escalation management skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement using data/analytics, technology platforms (e.g., Salesforce, MS Office), and responsible AI-enabled tools.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Salary:

Salary: $76,200-$114,300 At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location.

In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. Please email to request an accommodation.

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We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Benefits:

• generous vacation and sick time
• market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave
• medical coverage
• company paid life and AD&D insurance
• disability programs
• partially paid sabbatical program
• 401(k) employer match
• stock purchase options
• employer-funded retirement account
• discretionary annual incentive award

Job Category: Health Advisor Posting End Date: 02/10/2026

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