Sr Underwriter

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Life Underwriting Department as a Senior Life Underwriter.

At Symetra, we believe in empowering people to make a meaningful impact—and that includes our underwriters. As a Senior Underwriter, you’ll bring your expertise, judgment, and curiosity to a role where thoughtful decisions truly matter.

• →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

• 5+ years of Life underwriting experience.
• Strong underwriting judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated 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 and ability to travel periodically for business needs and leadership development activities.
• College degree preferred, high school diploma required.

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees’ internet connection:

• Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."
• Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.
• Not Permissible: Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you’ll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra’s standard as outlined above.

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews.  Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered

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 perspective, 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.

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

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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