About the role

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.

What you will do

Deliver Thoughtful Underwriting Decisions

o Review individual life insurance applications and underwrite risks within authorized limits of authority in accordance with department guidelines

o Assess medical and non-medical risk in alignment with company guidelines, with the goal of delivering the best possible offer upfront

o Partner with Medical Directors, Underwriting Leadership, and peers to navigate complex or unique cases

o Apply your authority responsibly while ensuring appropriate collaboration

o Meet service expectations while maintaining quality and consistency

Build Trusted Relationships

o Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and respectfully with internal partners and distribution teams

o Foster strong relationships that support long-term growth and mutual success

o Share your knowledge through agent and partner education, including leading seminars on underwriting topics

o Represent Symetra with professionalism in both virtual and in-person settings; occasional travel may be required

Contribute to Continuous Improvement

o Identify opportunities to enhance underwriting processes and the customer experience

o Participate in team, department, and company initiatives that drive innovation and effectiveness

o Engage with industry events and stay current on trends to help strengthen our underwriting practices

Who You Are

• 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.

What we offer you

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: $87,900 - $146,500 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

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.

Identity Verification

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

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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