Senior Life Underwriter — Remote with $1M+ Authority

Symetra; United States; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching up to 6%

Paid time away (vacation and sick) and

Flex days and holidays

Community matching donations

Job summary

Symetra is seeking a Sr Underwriter to classify mortality risks with objective rigor, applying company guidelines and product knowledge. The role requires understanding life insurance industry practices and has approval authority for at least $1,000,000 or per management discretion.

You will bring strong analytical skills, underwriting judgment, and attention to detail to manage a full caseload in a remote/hybrid environment. Symetra offers competitive benefits and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound underwriting judgment on full caseload.
• Thorough knowledge of underwriting principles, practices, and life insurance contract law.

Responsibilities

• Classify mortality risks in alignment with company guidelines and profitability.
• Apply sound financial underwriting and product knowledge to cases.
• Manage approval authority expectations at or above $1,000,000 with management discretion.

Skills

Analytical skills

Underwriting judgment

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Underwriting knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Symetra is seeking a Sr Underwriter to classify mortality risks with objective rigor, applying company guidelines and product knowledge. The role requires understanding life insurance industry practices and has approval authority for at least $1,000,000 or per management discretion.

You will bring strong analytical skills, underwriting judgment, and attention to detail to manage a full caseload in a remote/hybrid environment. Symetra offers competitive benefits and a supportive team culture.