Remote Life & Health Underwriter - Risk & Partnerships

Swiss Re; Windsor (CT); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Swiss Re in the United States seeks a sharp Life & Health Underwriter who applies evidence-based risk selection across medical, financial, and governance factors. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service while staying current with Life Guide updates and industry guidance.

The role emphasizes continuous learning and strong client partnerships. You will participate in seminars and webinars, travel as needed, and contribute to a culture of ongoing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Life & Health Underwriting experience on the insurance or reinsurance side.
• FLMI and/or FALU designation, or active and meaningful progress toward earning one.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess complex medical, financial, and non-medical risk factors and make sound underwriting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Apply disciplined, evidence-based risk selection across medical, non-medical, financial, product, market, and governance considerations, meeting service standards and production goals.
• Escalate complex or unusual matters and apply Swiss Re guidelines in a commercially sound way.
• Partner with clients and internal cross-functional teams to provide underwriting expertise for projects via phone and email within service standards.
• Promote Life Guide and stay current on updates to help clients apply guidance effectively.
• Participate in annual client underwriting seminars, webinars, and thought leadership discussions to strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Life & Health Underwriting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

AI-enabled underwriting tools

Client relationships

Education

FLMI / FALU designation

Tools

AI-enabled underwriting tools

Digital resources

Job description

Swiss Re in the United States seeks a sharp Life & Health Underwriter who applies evidence-based risk selection across medical, financial, and governance factors. You will collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service while staying current with Life Guide updates and industry guidance.

The role emphasizes continuous learning and strong client partnerships. You will participate in seminars and webinars, travel as needed, and contribute to a culture of ongoing