Senior Life Underwriter

Location: This position is available to be worked remotely within Tulsa, Oklahoma

About the Role

A growing life insurance carrier with both domestic and international business is seeking a Senior Life Underwriter. This is a strategic succession planning opportunity with the potential to advance into a Chief Underwriter role. The Senior Life Underwriter will evaluate life insurance applications across both U.S. and international markets and play a key role in risk selection and underwriting strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze life insurance applications, focusing on medical, financial, and other risk-related factors to determine case eligibility.

• Provide top-tier service to clients and internal teams to ensure timely issue resolution for policyholders and producers.

• Interpret Medical Information Bureau (MIB) codes and handle MIB reporting accurately.

• Refer high-limit cases to reinsurers exceeding the automatic treaty limit.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in life insurance underwriting, with strong medical and financial underwriting knowledge.

• EKG interpretation certification required.

• Current underwriting authority of at least $250,000.

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred, but not required.

• Experience with life insurance back-office operations is a plus.

• Deep understanding of underwriting philosophies and best practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $85,000 to $105,000

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for the employee

• Additional competitive benefits package included