Associate Underwriter, Underwriter, or Senior Underwriter – Regional Accounts

The Standard • Portland, OR

1d • $32 - $46

About The Position

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? Join our Regional Accounts Underwriting team, where you’ll evaluate group insurance risks, make sound business decisions, and help grow a profitable, long‑term book of business. We are hiring across three levels—Associate Underwriter, Underwriter, and Senior Underwriter, where the role will be determined by experience and knowledge. In each role, you’ll analyze case data, apply underwriting guidelines, and partner closely with producers and internal teams to deliver responsive, high‑quality service. As you develop your technical, analytical, and communication skills, you’ll gain increasing independence, authority, and opportunities to contribute to departmental initiatives and mentor others.

Requirements

• High School diploma required, bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred
• Associate Underwriter: 0–2 years of insurance, risk analysis, or related experience
• Interest in developing underwriting expertise and strong analytical skills
• Underwriter: 2–5 years of group insurance underwriting experience
• Ability to manage a book of business and make independent risk decisions within authority
• Senior Underwriter: 5+ years of group insurance underwriting experience with demonstrated success in complex case evaluation
• Strong producer relationship management and ability to influence account strategy
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite group insurance risks (typically 10–999 lives), applying underwriting guidelines, procedures, and state regulations
• Evaluate case data, financial information, and risk indicators to determine appropriate pricing and coverage
• Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, field partners, and internal teams
• Provide timely, customer‑focused service and clear communication on underwriting decisions
• Participate in training, knowledge‑sharing, and departmental projects that support team goals

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees