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Sr. Life Underwriter

Selby JenningsWest Des Moines, IA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 28 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Are you an experienced life insurance underwriter looking to take the next step in your career? A respected and growing insurance organization is seeking a Senior Life Underwriter to join its team and play a key role in evaluating complex life insurance applications and delivering sound underwriting decisions.



What You'll Do

  • Underwrite individual life insurance applications within established authority limits.
  • Assess medical, financial, and non-medical risk factors to determine appropriate risk classifications.
  • Analyze complex cases and make recommendations that balance profitability and customer experience.
  • Collaborate with internal partners, agents, and medical professionals to gather information and resolve underwriting questions.
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for peers on challenging cases.


What We're Looking For

  • 7+ years of life insurance underwriting experience.
  • Strong knowledge of risk selection, medical underwriting, and life insurance products.
  • Proven ability to review and evaluate complex underwriting cases.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • FLMI, FALU, CLU, or progress toward industry designations preferred.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.


Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • High-impact underwriting role with meaningful decision-making authority.
  • Opportunity to work on complex and challenging cases.
  • Strong emphasis on professional development and career growth.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and excellent work-life balance.
  • Hybrid work flexibility available for qualified candidates.



















Skills

Compliance
Underwriting

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