Life Insurance Underwriter

TEKsystems; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

TEKsystems in the United States is seeking an experienced underwriter for a remote, contract-to-hire role based around Tampa, FL. The position focuses on reviewing life insurance applications, evaluating risk based on prescription history and medical records, and screening for standard versus substandard classifications.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of life underwriting assessment experience and strong analytical skills to interpret health information and add-ons.

Qualifications

• Experienced underwriter with 3–5 years in life underwriting assessment.
• Knowledge of prescription history review and medical records.
• Ability to screen life insurance applications for standard and substandard risks.

Responsibilities

• General assignments for cases to work through and evaluate risk.
• Order and review exams and information on applications to assess total risk.
• Review prescription history and medical records for underwriting decisions.
• Screen medication data for life insurance applications.
• Analyze high-risk medications and combinations affecting risk classification.
• Assess adverse health information related to risk categorization.
• Identify off-label medication uses relevant to underwriting.
• Screen applications to determine standard vs substandard risk levels.
• Evaluate health information with add-ons and reinstatements.

Skills

Life underwriting

Underwriting assessment

Remote work

Job description

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• General given assignments for cases to work through
• Order an exam and look at the information on the application and what the total risk they are looking
• Experience looking at prescription history and reviewing medical records
• Screening medication data for life insurance applications
• Analyzing high risk medications and combinations of high risk medications
• Assessment of adverse health information relating to classification of risk
• Knowledge and identification of off-label medication uses
• Screening life insurance applications for selection of standard and substandard risks
• Evaluating health information received with add-ons and reinstatements

Description

• General given assignments for cases to work through
• Order an exam and look at the information on the application and what the total risk they are looking
• Experience looking at prescription history and reviewing medical records
• Screening medication data for life insurance applications
• Analyzing high risk medications and combinations of high risk medications
• Assessment of adverse health information relating to classification of risk
• Knowledge and identification of off-label medication uses
• Screening life insurance applications for selection of standard and substandard risks
• Evaluating health information received with add-ons and reinstatements

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experienced underwriter
• 3-5 years working in life underwriting assessment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.46/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.