Senior Underwriter, Regional Accounts

Standard Insurance Company • Portland, OR

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About The Position

As a member of the Underwriting team, evaluates and underwrites insurance risks within the 10-999 life segment, balancing risk assessment with profitable business growth objectives. Builds and maintains strong relationships with producers, field partners, and internal stakeholders while delivering responsive customer service and underwriting expertise. Applies underwriting guidelines, company procedures, and state regulatory requirements to support sound business decisions. Contributes to departmental initiatives, mentors peers, and supports projects that drive operational excellence and portfolio performance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of relevant underwriting experience.
• Advanced expertise in analyzing financial, demographic, and risk-related data across diverse case types.
• Proven experience partnering with multiple departments to evaluate and resolve highly complex underwriting situations.
• Ability to effectively manage escalations and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to make high-level underwriting decisions and exercise independent judgment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop less experienced team members.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite insurance risks within the 10-999 life market segment, ensuring sound risk selection and profitable business outcomes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with producers, field partners, and internal teams to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Apply underwriting policies, procedures, and state regulatory requirements to make accurate and compliant underwriting decisions.
• Participate in training, knowledge-sharing, and mentoring activities to support team development and strengthen underwriting capabilities.
• Contribute to departmental projects, process improvements, and strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and achieve organizational goals.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Annual incentive bonus plan
• 11 holidays
• 2 wellness days
• 8 volunteer hours annually
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption/surrogacy assistance
• Employee giving program that double matches donations to eligible nonprofits and schools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED