SR. QM Underwriting Consultant - Remote

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Quality Management Underwriting Consultant!

About the Role

Responsible for reviewing and assessing LAD Financial Underwriting quote activities for groups with greater than or equal to 500 lives and communicating results to the individual and management while identifying common trends. Works with management to identify weaknesses when an issue or trend is identified. Makes recommendations for improvements through training needs, system enhancements and/or best practice changes. Assists with establishing, enhancing, and maintaining best practices related to underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures, and workflows.

What you will do

• Review and assess Underwriter adherence to documented guidelines related to authority limits, pricing documentation, case tracking, pricing strategies, and compliance regulations for pricing events related to New Business, Sold Business, Renewal Business, and other events tied to in force case management such as Add Issues and Benefit Changes.
• Evaluate application of Underwriting judgment, case level risk assessment, rate development, pricing decisions, and safe assumption protocols.
• Collaborate with the underwriting training team to identify training opportunities.
• Assist in presenting and creating training material to address gaps found during the Quality Management reviews.
• Assist with establishing, enhancing, and maintaining best practices related to underwriting guidelines, policies and procedures, and workflows.
• Provide underwriting support during peak periods by working on case assignments and collaborating effectively with the team in order to meet customer deadlines.
• Act as a resource for the underwriting team and other functional areas as needed.
• Participate in strategic projects as assigned.
• Apply knowledge to lead or participate in project work.

Why work at Symetra

"Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst

 “I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra." - Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer 

What we offer you

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

Salary Range: $87,900 – $146,500 plus eligibility for annual bonus programs