Underwriting Analyst

The Standard; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Underwriting Analyst at The Standard provides advanced support for large and complex group insurance proposals and renewals. You’ll work with underwriting, actuarial, benefits, and other teams to ensure timely onboarding, accurate financial reporting, and smooth renewal execution.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, data analysis, and collaboration across departments, with a strong customer-service orientation and proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Required 2+ years of experience in underwriting or a similar analytical role
• Experience with financial reports and data analysis
• Customer service orientation and ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Group Access, GroupFacts, OPUS, AdminEase, or similar reporting tools
• Basic project management experience

Responsibilities

• Support Senior and National Accounts Underwriters with complex proposals and renewals
• Audit financial reports and premium data for accuracy at onboarding and renewal
• Compile and analyze census data and ad‑hoc reports for underwriting and reinsurance
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate implementation and reporting
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer service orientation

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Basic project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Group Access

GroupFacts

OPUS

AdminEase

Job description

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard. A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers. Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

Job Summary

The Underwriting Analyst provides advanced support for large and complex group insurance proposals and renewals. This role helps the Employee Benefits division acquire and retain profitable business by managing high-volume, detail-driven work with accuracy and efficiency. You’ll partner closely with underwriting, actuarial, benefits, and other internal teams to ensure timely onboarding of sold cases, accurate financial reporting, and smooth renewal execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Senior and National Accounts Underwriters with complex proposals and renewals
• Audit financial reports and premium data for accuracy at onboarding and renewal
• Compile and analyze census data and ad‑hoc reports for underwriting and reinsurance
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure accurate implementation and reporting
• Contribute to special projects and process improvements

Skills And Background You’ll Need

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Required 2+ years of experience in underwriting or a similar analytical role

• Experience working with financial reports and data analysis
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with Group Access, GroupFacts, OPUS, AdminEase, or similar reporting tools
• Basic project management experience

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Analytical Thinking: Applies strong attention to detail and uses data to inform decisions
• Collaboration: Communicates effectively and works well across departments
• Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to shifting priorities and sees opportunities in changing circumstances

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, financial strength and exceptional customer service through the contributions of the service-oriented people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including medical, dental, vision and a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• An annual incentive bonus plan
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays, 2 wellness days, and 8 volunteer hours annually — PTO increases with tenure
• A supportive, responsive management approach and opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Paid parental leave and adoption/surrogacy assistance
• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

In addition to the competitive salary range below, our employee-focused benefits support work-life balance. Learn more about working at The Standard.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on a variety of factors including individual and organizational performance.

The actual compensation for this role will be based on a combination of education and experience, knowledge and skills, position budget, internal equity, and market data.

Salary Range: 25.36 - 37.26

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Mortgage Investors, LLC, StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and American Heritage Life Insurance Company and American Heritage Service Company, marketed as The Standard, are Affiliated Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. Except where precluded by state or federal law, The Standard will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. The Standard offers a drug- and alcohol-free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while The Standard's property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation and employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. After any conditional offer of employment is made, the background check will include an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.