Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team as a Manager within the Life Department!

About the role

Symetras Individual Life Division has an opening for a Life Underwriting Manager. This role will lead a team of underwriters advancing Symetras award winning Swift Digital application process. Ideal candidates will have a passion for customer service, employee growth, and continually looking for better solutions.

What youll do in this role

The Life Underwriting manager provides direction, guidance and oversight of services for department staff engaged in appraising and underwriting applications for life insurance, assessing mortality and morbidity within company guidelines.

Builds expertise of technically competent underwriters.

Responsible for results of team in meeting companys financial objectives as well as ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and legal requirements.

May underwrite the larger, more complex life insurance applications.

Identifies opportunities for profitable growth to achieve a balanced, sound and quality book while protecting companys assets.

Develops and maintains effective relationships with service and industry partners.

What we offer you

“If you want to invest in yourself and build a career, this is a great place to work. If you dont 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.

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 Overviewopens a pdf file

Compensation

Hourly Salary Range: $103,300- $172,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

Who you are

At least seven years of relevant work experienced required.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle large case loads and provide quick turnaround times while maintaining Symetra’s mortality standards.
Strong technical and financial underwriting skills.
Service oriented with commitment to meet deadlines, prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Advance working knowledge of our reinsurance manuals.
Mastery of underwriting principals, practices, insurance medicine, financial underwriting, field operations, product offerings and life insurance contract law.
Ability to travel and make presentations to clients and producers.
Strong negotiation skills.
Bachelors degree preferred. CLU, FALU and/or FLMI, or working towards completion of designation is preferred.
High school diploma required College degree or equivalent experience preferred

Travel:

Required Training & Professional Development

All newly hired people leaders with direct reports are required to complete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra’s corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.

Reasonable Accommodations

Symetra is committed to providing equitable access to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodations are needed for travel, Symetra’s HR department will work to provide appropriate solutions in alignment with individual needs and company policies.

We empower inclusion.

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country we’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we’re guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they’re buying, and we design products—and operate our company—to stand the test of time. We’re committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

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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