ethoslife
Senior Life Underwriter
At a Glance
- Location
- United States
- Work Regime
- remote
- Compensation
- or this full-time position is $77,000 -$137,000. Our salary ranges are determ
- Posted
- 2026-03-04T13:24:04-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Finance
- Insurance
- Medical
Requirements
4 year degree preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of risk selection (medical, non-medical, financial)
Ability to think critically and problem solve independently
Positive, inclusive, agile, and collaborative mindset
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Term and permanent life insurance underwriting
Responsibilities
Are you a life insurance underwriter with 3+ years of experience, who is passionate about the profession of underwriting? Are you interested in getting in on the ground floor of a growing team at an insurtech startup? Would you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your opinion matters?
Understand underwriting policies, guidelines, practices and procedures
Determine whether to accept, modify, or decline a risk through evaluation of an individual's medical history or physical condition, occupational hazard, and financial background
Communicate effectively both written and verbally to explain underwriting decisions
Influence and champion changes to improve processes while maintaining mortality expectations