Underwriter (Life) jobs in Hartford, CT

Underwriter (Life) reviews medical, occupational, financial, and legal information to select or reject individual or group life insurance applications. Calculates rates and premiums from approved decrement tables. Being an Underwriter (Life) may have contact with the field force for information on which to base decisions. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Underwriter (Life) typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Underwriter (Life) works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Underwriter (Life) typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Group Underwriter - Stop Loss
  • RLI ReliaStar Life Insurance Co.
  • Windsor, CT FULL_TIME
  • Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future. We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today. Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision. Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – Apply Now Get to Know the Opportunity: Under general supervision underwrites intermediate level group insurance applications within guidelines set for the issuance of policies on a standard or substandard basis. Has authority to approve cases up to 3,000 lives. Please Note: Work location for this role is FLEXIBLE! This position allows 100% remote work from home or allows work to be performed in any of our major office locations with a hybrid schedule. The Contributions You’ll Make: Evaluate risk for group insurance products. Analyze data such as financial condition of the client company, characteristics of employee groups, participation percentage, type of industry, or past claim experience to determine benefits and rates. Ensure proper pricing and appropriate funding methods. Coordinate underwriting activities on proposals, new cases, renewals, and amendments. Ensure that the company can administer the client’s proposed benefit plan design and funding method. Develop and maintain relationships with field personnel and clients by answering general questions and obtaining information on which to base decisions. Explain and defend underwriting courses of action. Document and communicate decisions to necessary areas in the division. Review cases exceeding underwriter’s review level. Contribute to total division profitability by analyzing/assessing client profitability through experience and expense analysis and attention to product line performance. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Knowledge & Experience: High School Diploma or GED 2-4 years Stop Loss underwriting experience. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills PC skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications. Excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred Knowledge & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred. #LI-IB1 #Remote Compensation Pay Disclosure: Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities. The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked. $65,980 - $82,470 USD Be Well. Stay Well. Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well. What We Offer Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%) Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%) Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day. Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year Learn more about Voya benefits (download PDF) Critical Skills At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture: Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations. Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution. Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals. Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions. Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage. Learn more about Critical Skills Equal Employment Opportunity Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law. Reasonable Accommodations Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities. Misuse of Voya's name in fraud schemes Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), is a leading health, wealth and investment company with approximately 9,000 employees who are focused on achieving Voya’s aspirational vision: Clearing your path to financial confidence and a more fulfilling life. Through products, solutions and technologies, Voya helps its 15.2 million individual, workplace and institutional clients become well planned, well invested and well protected. Benefitfocus, a Voya company and a leading benefits administration provider, extends the reach of Voya’s workplace benefits and savings offerings by engaging directly with over 12 million employees in the U.S. Certified as a “Great Place to Work” by the Great Place to Work® Institute, Voya is purpose-driven and committed to conducting business in a way that is economically, ethically, socially and environmentally responsible. Voya has earned recognition as: one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere; a member of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” on the Disability Equality Index. For more information, visit voya.com Voya’s values serve as our compass, bringing together our culture, performance, brand, vision, strategy and corporate responsibility activities. Our values guide our decision-making and behaviors allowing us to deliver worth to our customers, distribution partners, shareholders and each other. With a lens on balance, health & welfare, our work environment offers flexibility. The majority of our roles have adopted a hybrid schedule — working some days in the office and some days remotely, providing flexibility for work-life balance and still allowing the benefit of in-person collaboration. Some functions will continue to be 100% on-site and others may be fully remote, depending on business needs. We care We do the right thing We have customer passion We have a winning spirit We are the We Certified by the Great Place to Work® Institute as a Great Place to Work®, 2016-2023, Voya is equally committed to conducting business in a way that is socially, environmentally, economically and ethically responsible. Voya’s culture is proudly recognized by multiple organizations. See a full listing of our awards and recognition.
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Senior Underwriter
  • FIRST WORLD MORTGAGE CORPORATION
  • West Hartford, CT OTHER
  • Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: CT - West Hartford, CT Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionDo you want to be part of the best team in the industry? Are you self-motivated, enjoy working ...
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Production Underwriter
  • HSB
  • Hartford, CT FULL_TIME
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Associate Underwriter
  • HSB
  • Hartford, CT FULL_TIME
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Life Insurance Sales Agent
  • New York Life
  • Windsor, CT FULL_TIME
  • Looking for a chance to achieve new career heights on a dedicated, compassionate team of successful insurance agents? Our insurance agency is expanding and needs the help of a life insurance agent to ...
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Life Insurance Sales Agent
  • New York Life
  • Windsor, CT FULL_TIME
  • Looking for a chance to achieve new career heights on a dedicated, compassionate team of successful insurance agents? Our insurance agency is expanding and needs the help of a life insurance agent to ...
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Remote Wholesale Underwriter, Specialty Products
  • Carrington Holding Company, LLC
  • Windsor, CT
  • Job Description Come join our amazing team and work Remote ! We are hiring Underwriters for our Non- Agency Products- NO...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Risk and Medical Underwriting Advisor-Hybrid
  • Cigna
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • Job Description Underwriting at Cigna: If you're looking to use strong analytical, risk management, and portfolio manage...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Analyst, Underwriter
  • Cvs Pharmacy
  • Hartford, CT
  • Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to ever...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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AVP Underwriter - Surety
  • Selby Jennings
  • Hartford, CT
  • My client is a prominent player in the global reinsurance market, providing innovative risk management solutions to clie...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Account Underwriter - Private & Non-Profit
  • The Travelers Indemnity Company
  • Hartford, CT
  • Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Statutory & PFML Underwriter - Group Benefits
  • The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
  • Hartford, CT
  • Underwriter RA - UO08LE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well be...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Underwriter I - Group Reinsurance Plus
  • The Hartford
  • Hartford, CT
  • Underwriter I - UO08KE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well bey...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Underwriter/Account Executive - Northland Transportation
  • Travelers Insurance Company
  • Hartford, CT
  • Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford is the capital city of Connecticut. It was the seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960. The city is nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World", as it hosts many insurance company headquarters and is the region's major industry. It is the core city in the Greater Hartford area of Connecticut. Census estimates since the 2010 United States Census have indicated that Hartford is the fourth-largest city in Connecticut, behind the coastal cities of Bridgeport, New Haven, and Stamford. Hartford was founded in 1635 and is among the oldest cities in th...
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Income Estimation for Underwriter (Life) jobs
$56,423 to $70,111
Hartford, Connecticut area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago
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What does an Underwriter (Life) do?

Underwriter (Life) in Pittsburgh, PA
The underwriter has a challenging task in reviewing this material and making tough decisions regarding information to include or exclude, and the weight to apply to specific data.
March 03, 2020
Underwriter (Life) in Lynchburg, VA
Underwriting is the lengthiest part of the life insurance application process.
February 09, 2020
Life insurance underwriting is where your premiums, approval or denials are established.
January 25, 2020
Underwriter (Life) in Charlotte, NC
The main responsibility of an underwriter is to approve and adjust insurance policies.  So, just how does that translate into a day-to-day job.
January 11, 2020