Underwriter Trainee

TL;DR

Underwriter Trainee (Life Insurance): Participate in a structured cohort-based training program to develop foundational underwriting skills with an accent on evaluating mortality risk using applications, medical data, and financial factors. Focus on applying accelerated underwriting pathways, documenting rationale, and supporting cases up to $1M.

Location: 100% Remote / Virtual (U.S. based), with 1 week of in-person training at Springfield, MA campus (9/14–9/18).

Salary Range: $57,000-$71,800

Company

hirify.global’s underwriting organization delivers risk management and innovative solutions for life insurance customers and advisors.

What you will do

• Evaluate mortality risk using applications, medical data, and reports.
• Develop knowledge in medical, financial, and lay underwriting; support cases up to $1M.
• Apply accelerated underwriting pathways (no-touch, lite-touch, traditional).
• Document underwriting rationale and meet quality, service, and production milestones.
• Partner with managers, mentors, and teams to resolve case questions and escalations.
• Communicate professionally in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• U.S. based (required for remote work).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of professional work experience.
• 1+ years in a fast-paced or changing environment.
• 1+ years demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Spanish or Mandarin communication skills.
• 2+ years in insurance, financial services, or customer-facing roles.
• Experience in insurance, underwriting, or financial services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical aptitude with digital tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured 10–12 weeks virtual classroom training plus 1 week in-person.
• Hands-on learning with mentors and experienced underwriters.
• Regular meetings with Life Underwriting Team and one-on-one with manager.
• Networking via Business Resource Groups (Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran, disability).
• Access to learning platforms like Degreed.
• Industry-leading pay, benefits, and ethical business practices.