Life Underwriting Consultant
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Oct 20, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Bringing expertise and judgment to the role, the full-time remote Life Underwriting Consultant will assess complex mortality risks, underwrite life insurance applications, and collaborate with other underwriters while maintaining service standards.
Key responsibilities
- Review and underwrite individual life insurance applications, determining acceptance, rejection, or modification of risks
- Collaborate with senior underwriters and medical professionals on complex cases exceeding designated authority
- Serve as a role model and resource for underwriting staff, enhancing understanding of underwriting practices and business lines
Required qualifications
- 7-10 years of relevant underwriting experience
- Strong technical and financial underwriting skills
- Mastery of underwriting principles, insurance medicine, and life insurance contract law
- College degree preferred; high school diploma required
- Proven analytical skills and ability to manage large caseloads efficiently
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