Manager – Life Underwriting – Remote

Symetra’s Individual Life Division is seeking a collaborative and results‑driven Manager, Life Underwriting to lead a team supporting our National Marketing Organization (NMO) partners. This role is ideal for an experienced underwriting leader who is passionate about people development, customer experience, and business growth—especially within digital and modern underwriting environments.

About the role

As Manager of Life Underwriting, you will lead and develop a team of underwriters supporting core life insurance products, including Symetra’s award‑winning Swift Digital application process. You’ll balance technical expertise with people leadership, ensuring profitable growth, strong partner relationships, and a high‑quality customer experience.

What you will do

• Lead and develop underwriters
  • Hire, train, coach, and develop a high‑performing underwriting team.
  • Serve as an escalation and referral resource, applying advanced underwriting judgment and authority.
  • Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance guidance to support individual and team growth.
• Drive underwriting quality and results
  • Analyze underwriting data, key metrics, and business trends to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Recommend and implement action plans that support profitable, compliant, and customer‑focused outcomes.
  • Review complex cases and recommend appropriate coverage, pricing, and alternatives.
• Build strong partnerships
  • Develop trusted relationships with brokers, NMOs, and internal partners.
  • Collaborate across teams to support business development, retention, and service excellence.
• Ensure compliance and consistency
  • Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements, underwriting guidelines, and internal standards.
  • Conduct audits, reviews, and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Why Work at Symetra

Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

“We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!” - Stephanie F., VP Customer Service & Operations

 

“I truly believe there’s something for everyone at Symetra. No matter what your passion is, if you enjoy being part of something bigger than yourself and want to make a meaningful difference, this is the place for you. We’re more than just an insurance company—we’re a community with purpose.” - Joanne S., AVP Compliance

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

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: $106,400 - $177,300 plus eligibility for annual bonus program