Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years, and we’re proud of the trust we’ve earned. We want to help people live better today and worry less about tomorrow. At Transamerica, we are a purpose driven team helping people live their best life. We are dedicated to inspiring people to improve not only their financial and personal well-being but the world around them. We empower our employees to also live their best life by promoting a sustainable work life balance in a highly collaborative team environment that promotes career growth and ongoing learning opportunities. We are excited about our current success and dedication to ongoing modernization which has brought state of the art digital tools to the underwriting process. If you are an ambitious team-oriented individual that can balance the interests of our people, our customers, our stakeholders, and the wider world then it is time for you to step up. That is why we are seeking experienced individual life underwriters to join our growing team where you will have the ability to work with a strong team that encourages growth, supports your ambitions, and makes it a priority for you to reach your professional goals. Responsible for ensuring the effective risk selection of cases reviewed. This position requires frequent interaction with Underwriting, New Business and distribution groups. Approval authority up to ($5,000,000-$7,500,000) through all tables and all ages. Can evaluate up to $10,000,000.

Responsibilities

  • Proven competency at all job tasks and expectations of Underwriter, Intermediate Underwriter, Senior Underwriter, Underwriting Consultant and Senior Underwriting Consultant.
  • Mentor and provide consultative services to subordinates.
  • Has a broader perception of how the dynamics in the business, the market and the environment impacts the team..
  • Is viewed as a change agent by other Underwriters in the department.
  • Competent presenter in front of agent groups and Underwriting groups alike.
  • Demonstrated competency in speaking up and challenging others in a professional manner
  • Continually looks for ways to improve upon processes. Thinks Lean and uses Lean techniques


Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
  • A minimum of 8 years life or health underwriting experience.
  • Demonstrated skill in AWD or similar system, MS Office skills, risk assessment skills, strong platform skills and strong financial analytical skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills while working with different levels of both internal and external audiences.
  • Ability to meet high productivity demands for self and staff.
  • Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and possibly work in remote setting with virtual environment and team.


Working Conditions

  • Remote Environment

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $97,000-$120,000 annually.  Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus of 15% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion. 

  • We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
  • Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email


This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.