[Remote] Senior Underwriting Consultant – Life Underwriting – Remote

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 a Senior Life Underwriting Consultant to assess complex mortality risks and deliver thoughtful underwriting decisions while building trusted relationships and contributing to continuous improvement within the Life Underwriting Department.ResponsibilitiesDeliver Thoughtful Underwriting DecisionsReview individual life insurance applications with a focus on high-net-worth and foreign national clientsAssess medical and non-medical risk in alignment with company guidelines, with the goal of delivering the best possible offer upfrontPartner with Medical Directors, Underwriting Leadership, and peers to navigate complex or unique casesApply your authority responsibly while ensuring appropriate collaboration on higher-limit casesMeet service expectations while maintaining quality and consistencyBuild Trusted RelationshipsCommunicate underwriting decisions clearly and respectfully with internal partners and distribution teamsFoster strong relationships that support long-term growth and mutual successShare your knowledge through agent and partner education, including leading seminars on underwriting topicsRepresent Symetra with professionalism in both virtual and in-person settings; occasional travel may be requiredSupport and Develop OthersServe as a resource and mentor for fellow underwriters, offering guidance on complex or high-visibility casesContribute to a culture of learning by supporting training, coaching, and knowledge sharingLead educational sessions for agents, BGAs, and underwriting colleaguesContribute to Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to enhance underwriting processes and the customer experienceParticipate in team, department, and company initiatives that drive innovation and effectivenessEngage with industry events and stay current on trends to help strengthen our underwriting practicesSkillsAt least 10-15 years of cumulative, relevant experienceProven analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage large caseloads and provide quick turnaround times while maintaining Symetra's mortality standardsStrong technical and financial underwriting skillsService-oriented with commitment to meet deadlines, prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environmentStrong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)Mastery of underwriting principals, practices, insurance medicine, financial underwriting, field operations, product offerings and life insurance contract lawAbility to travel and make presentations to clients and producersStrong negotiation skillsHigh school diploma requiredCLU, FALU and/or FLMI, or working towards completion of designationCollege degree preferredBenefitsFlexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangementsPlan 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 holidaysGive back to your community and double your impact through our company matchingCompany OverviewSymetra 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 http://www.symetra.com.