Senior Life Underwriter - Remote with Leadership

Symetra Financial Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 88,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time away

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Symetra Financial Corporation seeks a Senior Life Underwriter to join the Life Underwriting Department in a remote-friendly role. You will review life insurance applications, assess medical and non-medical risk, and deliver thoughtful offers within authority limits.

You will partner with Medical Directors and leadership, mentor peers, and educate agents. The role emphasizes building relationships, process improvement, and staying current with underwriting trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Life underwriting experience.
• Strong underwriting judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience coaching and mentoring others is a plus.
• Organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Clear, confident communicator who builds trust and collaborates effectively.
• Willingness to travel periodically for business needs and leadership development activities.
• College degree preferred, high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Thoughtful Underwriting Decisions - Review individual life insurance applications and underwrite risks within authorized limits of authority in accordance with department guidelines
• Assess medical and non-medical risk in alignment with company guidelines, with the goal of delivering the best possible offer upfront
• Partner with Medical Directors, Underwriting Leadership, and peers to navigate complex or unique cases
• Apply your authority responsibly while ensuring appropriate collaboration
• Meet service expectations while maintaining quality and consistency
• Build Trusted Relationships - Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and respectfully with internal partners and distribution teams
• Foster strong relationships that support long-term growth and mutual success
• Share your knowledge through agent and partner education, including leading seminars on underwriting topics
• Represent Symetra with professionalism in both virtual and in-person settings; occasional travel may be required
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to enhance underwriting processes and the customer experience
• Participate in team, department, and company initiatives that drive innovation and effectiveness
• Engage with industry events and stay current on trends to help strengthen our underwriting practices

Skills

Underwriting judgement

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Coaching/mentoring

Communication

Travel willingness

Organized

Adaptable

Education

College degree preferred

High school diploma required

Job description

Symetra Financial Corporation seeks a Senior Life Underwriter to join the Life Underwriting Department in a remote-friendly role. You will review life insurance applications, assess medical and non-medical risk, and deliver thoughtful offers within authority limits.

You will partner with Medical Directors and leadership, mentor peers, and educate agents. The role emphasizes building relationships, process improvement, and staying current with underwriting trends.