Associate Underwriter - LAD/Supplemental Health - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Associate Underwriter!\n\n \n\nAbout the Role\n\nYou 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\u0027s sales, profitability, persistency and growth goals by applying training and demonstrating a baseline level of proficiency in risk evaluation and pricing.\n\n \n\nWhat you will do \n\n * New Business Pricing - review Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions including verifying integrity of census data and plan information and requesting additional information as needed.\n * Develop \u0026 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.\n * Renewal Pricing - Underwrite large market inforce customer accounts. Supplemental Health generally up to 5,000 eligible lives).\n * Process sold accounts and renewals following established procedures while managing a book of business.\n * Relationships - develop and maintain positive relationships with Symetra sales, field and home office service and actuarial teams.\n * Projects and Reporting - participate in projects and training initiatives as assigned. Maintain accurate and up to date reporting of assigned presales and renewals.\n\n\n\nWhy work at Symetra\n\n\"Symetra will spoil you. There aren\u0027t 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\n\n \n\n \"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 \n\n \n\nWhat we offer you \n\nWe don\u0027t 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.\n\n * Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements\n * Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%\n * Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays\n * Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching \n * Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview\n\n\n\n \n\nCompensation\n\nSalary Range: $49,600 - $82,700 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs\n\nWho you are\n\n * College degree or equivalent work experience. \n * 0-2 years of cumulative, relevant experience.\n * Requires extensive knowledge of duties.\n * High school diploma required.\n\n\n\n \n\nWe empower inclusion \nAt Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We\u0027re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.\n\nInclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. 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.\n\n \n\nCreating a world where more people have access to financial freedom \nSymetra 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\u0027re 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\u0027re buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We\u0027re 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.\n\nFor more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers\n\n \n\nWork Authorization \nEmployer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.\n\n \n\nPlease review Symetra\u0027s Remote Network Minimum Requirements:\n\nAs a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees\u0027 internet connection:\n\n * Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC\u0027s definition of \"broadband.\"\n * Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.\n * Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.\n\n\n\nWhen applying to jobs at Symetra you\u0027ll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra\u0027s standard as outlined above.\n\n \n\nIdentity Verification \n\nSymetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.\n\n \n\nFailure to comply with verification procedures may result in:\n\n * Disqualification from the recruitment process\n * Withdrawal of a job offer\n * Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered\n\n\n\n#LI-BV1 \n\n#LI-Remote \n