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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