Sr. Life Underwriter
Are you an experienced life insurance underwriter looking to take the next step in your career? A respected and growing insurance organization is seeking a Senior Life Underwriter to join its team and play a key role in evaluating complex life insurance applications and delivering sound underwriting decisions.
What You'll Do
- Underwrite individual life insurance applications within established authority limits.
- Assess medical, financial, and non-medical risk factors to determine appropriate risk classifications.
- Analyze complex cases and make recommendations that balance profitability and customer experience.
- Collaborate with internal partners, agents, and medical professionals to gather information and resolve underwriting questions.
- Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for peers on challenging cases.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of life insurance underwriting experience.
- Strong knowledge of risk selection, medical underwriting, and life insurance products.
- Proven ability to review and evaluate complex underwriting cases.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- FLMI, FALU, CLU, or progress toward industry designations preferred.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- High-impact underwriting role with meaningful decision-making authority.
- Opportunity to work on complex and challenging cases.
- Strong emphasis on professional development and career growth.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and excellent work-life balance.
- Hybrid work flexibility available for qualified candidates.
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