Sr. Underwriter - Life

Company: Symetra
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join our SwiftTerm team as a Senior Underwriter - Life.
Symetra has headquarters is in Bellevue, Washington. It has over 2000 employees with more than $60 Billion in assets. Established in 1957, and well positioned to execute on growth plans.
At Symetra, we 're focused on building solutions which can help people gain financial freedom. We are disrupting the Insurance industry. Symetra SwiftTerm won a 2021 Gartner Eye on Innovation Award for Financial Services and a 2022 Celent Model Insurer Award. We're creating new products to redefine the industry, and we invite you to join us in the adventure! This is a unique opportunity to join our team empowered to delight our customers, grow ourselves, boldly perform and transform, and build bridges to new markets.
About the role
You'll be joining an underwriting team that that is responsible for our customers' life insurance purchase journey on an award-winning technology platform that automates and assists our underwriting assessment. You will classify mortality in a sound, objective and consistent manner by applying company guidelines and philosophies.

What you will do

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• Review individual life insurance applications and underwrite preferred through substandard risks within authorized limits of authority.
  
• Communicate effectively with customers, agents, and agency staff to support swift handling of applications and deepen Symetra's relationship with our customers and partners.
  
• Use your passion, skills, and interest to improve our platform and processes for our customers and employees.
  
• Empowered to own the new business underwriting process from beginning to end including direct interaction with our customers.
  
  What we offer you
  "If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you don't want to put in the effort to learn the industry and become a student of the business (it takes real effort!), there are easier places to work." Cris H. - AVP Internal Sales, Training and Development
  
  "Symetra is inclusive of all employees regardless of their personal differences." Darrell J. - Actuary III
  
  "Symetra values learning. Symetra has so many resources - whether that is the Student of the Business courses, sponsorship of professional certifications, or just individual employees being so willing to teach and answer questions." Felicia D. - Financial Reporting Lead Senior Analyst
  
  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.
  
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  • 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: $78,900 - $131,500 plus eligibility for annual bonus program
    

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