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 Who you are College degree or equivalent work experience. 0-2 years of cumulative, relevant experience. Requires extensive knowledge of duties. High school diploma required. We empower inclusion At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion 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. 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: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers Work Authorization Employer 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. Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements: As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection: Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband." Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL. Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up. When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above. Identity Verification Symetra 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. Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in: Disqualification from the recruitment process Withdrawal of a job offer Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered #LI-BV1 #LI-Remote