[Remote] Associate Underwriter I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals. They are seeking an Associate Underwriter I to underwrite new business accounts for various insurance products, support sales and profitability goals, and maintain relationships with internal teams. Responsibilities Underwrite new business accounts for Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Family Medical Leave (FML), and Long Term Disability (LTD), typically covering 100 to 500 lives, with a focus on 100 to 250 lives Work with other business partners on cross-sale opportunities to promote alignments within the Benefits Division's product portfolio Support Symetra's sales, profitability, persistency, and growth goals by applying training and showing proficiency in risk evaluation and pricing Review Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions by verifying census data and plan information Request additional information when needed Develop and analyze manual ratings Use historic premium and claims data, if applicable, with a credibility formula Develop and communicate new business rate recommendations according to pricing targets and authority level Underwrite large market inforce customer accounts (Life coverage for accounts over 500 lives, generally up to 1,000 lives; Supplemental Health generally up to 5,000 eligible lives) Process sold accounts and renewals following established procedures while managing a book of business Develop and maintain positive relationships with Symetra sales, field and home office service and actuarial teams Participate in projects and training initiatives as assigned Maintain accurate and up to date reporting of assigned presales and renewals Skills 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience required 0-2 years of cumulative, relevant experience 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 Overview Symetra is a financial service company that provides retirement, employee benefits, group life, and disability insurance. It was founded in 1957, and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is