Associate Underwriter - LAD/Supplemental Health - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Associate Underwriter!

About the Role

You will underwrite new business accounts for Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity between 100 and 1500 lives with emphasis between 100 and 250 lives. Collaborate with other business partners on cross sale opportunities to promote synergies within the portfolio of products in the Benefits Division. Contribute to the achievement of Symetra's sales, profitability, persistency and growth goals by applying training and demonstrating a baseline level of proficiency in risk evaluation and pricing.

What you will do

• New Business Pricing - review Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions including verifying integrity of census data and plan information and requesting additional information as needed.
• Develop & analyze manual ratings and if applicable, historic premium/claims information via a credibility formula to develop and communicate new business rate recommendations in accordance with pricing targets and level of authority. Sales expectations of $1.5 MM per year.
• Renewal Pricing – Underwrite large market inforce customer accounts. Supplemental Health generally up to 5,000 eligible lives).
• Process sold accounts and renewals following established procedures while managing a book of business.
• Relationships - develop and maintain positive relationships with Symetra sales, field and home office service and actuarial teams.
• Projects and Reporting - participate in projects and training initiatives as assigned. Maintain accurate and up to date reporting of assigned presales and renewals.

Why work at Symetra

"Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst

 “I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra." - Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer 

What we offer you

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• 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

Salary Range: $49,600 – $82,700 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs