Sr. Underwriter – Life Underwriting – Remote

Symetra • ,

12d • $87,900 - $146,500 • Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Life underwriting experience.
• Strong underwriting judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• 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.
• High school diploma required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring others is a plus.
• College degree preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Company matching for community contributions

What This Job Offers

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