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Symetra's Individual Life Division is seeking a collaborative and resultsdriven 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 awardwinning Swift Digital application process. You'll balance technical expertise with people leadership, ensuring profitable growth, strong partner relationships, and a highquality customer experience.
What you will do
Lead and develop underwriters
Hire, train, coach, and develop a highperforming 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 customerfocused 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
Who You Are
6+ years of Life underwriting experience.
Prior leadership or teamlead experience guiding professionals through complex, customerfocused work preferred.
Strong underwriting judgment, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing people.
Organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
Clear, confident communicator who builds trust and collaborates effectively.
Willingness and ability to travel periodically for business needs and leadership development activities.
College degree preferred, high school diploma required.
Travel:
Required Training & Professional Development
All newly hired people leaders with direct reports are required to complete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.
Reasonable Accommodations
Symetra is committed to providing equitable access to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodations are needed for travel, Symetra's HR department will work to provide appropriate solutions in alignment with individual needs and company policies.
We empower inclusion
At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We're building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute.
Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspective, and removing barriers. We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative .
