Life Underwriting Specialist (Life Insurance)

Location: Remote, Wisconsin, United States of America

Salary: $60,880–$91,320 per year

Company

hirify.global provides life insurance and related financial services, with client interests at the center of its work.

What you will do

• Build relationships and communicate with Financial Advisors, Financial Representatives, clients, and internal partners.
• Analyze and appraise life insurance applications, approving, classifying, or declining cases with guidance.
• Conduct prescreen inquiries and obtain information through digital health data, internet research, insureds, and third-party advisors.
• Manage cases and requirements, explain modified or declined decisions, and assist with policy placement.
• Apply underwriting standards, regulatory procedures, and quality, service, and production goals.
• Discuss cases with peer reviewers, medical and technical staff, and support process improvements with functional partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Analytical skills, independent decision-making, and sound judgment when applying rules.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including tact, diplomacy, resourcefulness, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with computers and various software packages.
• Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in team and independent production environments.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and deadline-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing work environment.
• Successful completion of any required testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Entry-level role with a comprehensive training program focused on life underwriting and risk assessment.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment with opportunities for continuous learning and early adoption of new underwriting methods.
• Fast-paced production environment focused on quality risk assessment and field and client service.
• Expected start date: February 1, 2027.

Hiring process

• Candidates should anticipate a 10–12 week hiring process.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass any required testing.