Consultant II, Underwriting Life (Life New Business) REMOTE
Ladders · United States · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteFinance$108k–$200k/yrFull-time
Remote – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.
About the role
This role supports financial strategy, forecasting, and performance management initiatives that strengthen business visibility and decision-making. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise performance and scalable financial operations within a regulated financial services environment.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and underwrite complex life insurance applications within approval limits
- Maintain updated knowledge of underwriting policies, medical factors, and administrative systems
- Determine underwriting requirements based on insurability evidence, including medical exams and reports
- Apply risk-based decision-making for the accelerated underwriting process
- Negotiate reinsurance terms and collaborate on complex financial underwriting cases
- Train and mentor junior underwriters while leading special projects with minimal guidance
- Communicate effectively with field partners to assess their needs and expectations
Requirements
- Ten years of life underwriting experience
- Undergraduate studies in a medical, risk management, or business-related field
- AALU designation preferred; CLU or FLMI designations beneficial
- Strong grasp of financial and medical underwriting principles
- EKG Certification preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Life insurance and short/long term disability coverage
- A minimum of 18 days paid time off per year, plus paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company match and a company-paid pension plan
- Opportunities for professional development and training
Pay
$108,000 – $200,000 annually