[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.

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