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Life Underwriter

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Sep 15, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Classifying mortality risks in a sound and objective manner, the full-time Life Underwriter will apply company guidelines while ensuring profitability and marketplace needs are met, with handling authority for cases up to $1,000,000.

Key responsibilities
  • Classify mortality risks according to company guidelines and philosophies
  • Apply sound financial underwriting and product knowledge in decision-making
  • Manage a full underwriting caseload with decisiveness and good judgment
Required qualifications
  • High School diploma or equivalent experience required
  • Thorough knowledge of underwriting principles, practices, and life insurance contract law
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise good underwriting judgment
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to multi-task effectively
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

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