[Hiring] Senior Underwriter @Symetra

Role Description

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.

What you will do

• Deliver Thoughtful Underwriting Decisions
  • 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.
• Build Trusted Relationships
  • 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.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement
  • 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Life underwriting experience.
• Strong underwriting judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring others is a plus.
• 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.
• College degree preferred, high school diploma required.

Requirements

• Salary Range: $87,900 - $146,500 plus eligibility for annual bonus program.

Benefits

• 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.

Company Description

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.