Life Sr. Underwriter - Remote

Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join our SwiftTerm team as a Senior Underwriter – Life.

Symetra has headquarters is in Bellevue, Washington. It has over 2000 employees with more than $60 Billion in assets. Established in 1957, and well positioned to execute on growth plans.

At Symetra, we 're focused on building solutions which can help people gain financial freedom. We are disrupting the Insurance industry. Symetra SwiftTerm won a 2021 Gartner Eye on Innovation Award for Financial Services and a 2022 Celent Model Insurer Award. We're creating new products to redefine the industry, and we invite you to join us in the adventure! This is a unique opportunity to join our team empowered to delight our customers, grow ourselves, boldly perform and transform, and build bridges to new markets.

About The Role

You’ll be joining an underwriting team that that is responsible for our customers’ life insurance purchase journey on an award-winning technology platform that automates and assists our underwriting assessment. You will classify mortality in a sound, objective and consistent manner by applying company guidelines and philosophies.

What You Will Do

• Review individual life insurance applications and underwrite preferred through substandard risks within authorized limits of authority.
• Communicate effectively with customers, agents, and agency staff to support swift handling of applications and deepen Symetra’s relationship with our customers and partners.
• Use your passion, skills, and interest to improve our platform and processes for our customers and employees.
• Empowered to own the new business underwriting process from beginning to end including direct interaction with our customers.
  
  

What We Offer You

“If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work.” Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development

“Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences.” Darrell J. - Actuary III

“Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions.” Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst

Benefits And Perks

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview
  
  

Compensation

Salary Range: $82,900 - $138,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Your Education, Experience And Skills

• High school diploma required
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 3-5 years of life insurance underwriting experience.
• Progress towards completion of AALU and AMLI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good underwriting judgment with decisiveness while handling full underwriting caseload.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to communicate in clear and concise manner.
• Thorough knowledge of underwriting principals, practices, departmental procedures, insurance medicine, financial underwriting, field operations, product offerings and life insurance contract law.
• 5 years of life insurance underwriting experience.
• AALU and/or AMLI designations.
• Formal medical and/or pharmacological training, knowledge and/or experience.
  
  

We empower inclusion

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts Here .

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we’re guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they’re buying, and we design products—and operate our company—to stand the test of time. We’re committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

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