Senior Life Underwriter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Accountable for the effective risk selection of reviewed cases.

• Ensure optimal risk assessment of reviewed cases.

• Regular collaboration with Underwriting, New Business, and distribution teams.

• Approval authority ranging from $1,500,000 to $2,500,000 across all tables and age categories.

• Capable of evaluating risks up to $3,500,000.

• Demonstrated proficiency in all responsibilities and expectations of Underwriter and Intermediate Underwriter roles.

• Influential within the immediate team and among peer Underwriters.

• Takes initiative in daily responsibilities, requiring minimal guidance to remain productive.

• Willingly assists the team and the Underwriting Department.

• Displays strong organizational skills and knows whom to approach for inquiries.

• Recognizes personal contributions to the team's success and the organization as a whole.

• Willing to question established practices and engage peers professionally.

• Consistently seeks opportunities to enhance processes.

• Eager to volunteer for leadership roles in departmental or functional projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• At least 4 years of experience in life or health underwriting.

• Proven proficiency in AWD or a comparable system.

• Competent in MS Office applications.

• Strong risk assessment and platform skills.

• Completion of a minimum of two LOMA classes, with a preference for those working towards FLMI designation.

• Completion of the AALU Certification while pursuing FALU is preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for interacting with various internal and external stakeholders.

• Capacity to meet high productivity standards for oneself and team members.

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

• Capable of working independently, potentially in a remote setting within a virtual team environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Bonus opportunities for eligible employees.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Pension plan.

• 401k matching.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Disability insurance.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Employee discounts.

• Opportunities for career training and development.

• Health and work/life balance benefits.

• Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

• Ten (10) paid holidays each year, typically aligning with New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays.

• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, featuring wellness coaching and reward dollars.

• Parental leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave annually for eligible employees with at least one year of service upon birth, adoption, or foster care placement.

• Adoption assistance.

• Employee assistance program.

• Back-up care program.

• Paid time off for volunteer hours.

• Employee matching gifts program.

• Employee resource groups.

• Inclusion and diversity initiatives.

• Employee recognition program.

• Referral bonus programs.