Underwriting Auditor - Life Underwriting - Remote
Symetra · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteFinance$97k–$161k/yrFull-time
About the role
Drive Underwriting Excellence. Influence Risk Quality. Mentor Future Talent.
Responsibilities
- Audit individual life insurance cases for underwriting accuracy, consistency, and guideline adherence
- Evaluate medical history, financial justification, insurable interest, and risk classification decisions
- Identify trends, variances, and opportunities to improve underwriting quality and operational effectiveness
- Provide structured feedback and coaching to underwriters and underwriting leadership
- Participate in post-issue reviews and analysis to monitor underwriting outcomes and rules engine performance
- Serve as a subject authority on underwriting standards and risk philosophy
Requirements
- 10+ years of individual life underwriting experience
- Advanced expertise in medical and financial underwriting
- Strong analytical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills
- Deep understanding of underwriting guidelines, risk assessment, and regulatory considerations
- Ability to mentor, coach, and influence underwriting quality across teams
- Ability to navigate multiple underwriting workbench systems and programs
- Comfortable using AI and automation to improve the ways of working
Qualifications
- College degree preferred, high school diploma required
- Ability to travel periodically to meet the needs of the business
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in underwriting software and systems
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Benefits
Benefits and Perks:
- 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
Pay
Salary Range: $96,700 - $161,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus program
Schedule
Remote-first