Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join our SwiftTerm team as an Underwriter Trainee- Life Underwriting

Symetra has headquarters is in Bellevue, Washington. It has over 2000 employees with more than $60 Billion in assets. Established in 1957, and well positioned to execute on growth plans.

At Symetra, we 're focused on building solutions which can help people gain financial freedom. We are disrupting the Insurance industry. Symetra SwiftTerm won a 2021 Gartner Eye on Innovation Award for Financial Services and a 2022 Celent Model Insurer Award. We're creating new products to redefine the industry, and we invite you to join us in the adventure! This is a unique opportunity to join our team empowered to delight our customers, grow ourselves, boldly perform and transform, and build bridges to new markets.

About the role

You’ll be joining an underwriting team that that is responsible for our customers’ life insurance purchase journey on an award-winning technology platform that automates and assists our underwriting assessment. You will classify mortality in a sound, objective and consistent manner by applying company guidelines and philosophies.

What you will do

• Gain a basic knowledge of insurance medicine, underwriting principals and life insurance industry practices through a formal training program. Apply training and demonstrate a baseline level of proficiency in risk classification while meeting established department processing timelines.
• Develop a basic understanding of underwriting philosophies, documentation and techniques. Complete of in-depth study of the human body, its systems, and associated medical conditions, as well as becoming familiar with commonly prescribed medications. Establish a baseline understanding of non-medical risks and their effects on risk evaluation. Demonstrate an ability to apply the concepts learned above during Case Clinics and the processing of formal applications
• Communicate effectively with agents/producers and case contacts to explain underwriting decisions and provide current application status. Answer and appropriately resolve a proportionate share of agent and customer inquiries to the Life Underwriting phone queue. Other duties/projects as assigned

• Review individual life insurance applications and underwrite preferred through substandard risks within authorized limits of authority.
• Communicate effectively with customers, agents, and agency staff to support swift handling of applications and deepen Symetra’s relationship with our customers and partners.
• Use your passion, skills, and interest to improve our platform and processes for our customers and employees.
• Empowered to own the new business underwriting process from beginning to end including direct interaction with our customers.

What we offer you

• 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
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Hourly Range: $21.00 - $34.19 plus eligibility for annual bonus program

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task effectively.
• A customer focused mind set and positive attitude.
• Proven ability to quickly synthesize and adopt new concepts, with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive communicator with effective written and interpersonal skills.
• Documented ability to sustain a high quality of work in a production-based environment.
• LOMA coursework through basic certification preferred.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts Here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

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.

For more information about our careers visit: www.symetra.com/careers

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