Life Underwriting Consultant (Remote) at Securian Financial in Minnesota-Remote

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Overview: The Life Underwriting Consultant is responsible for evaluating life insurance applications and selecting risks that align with company profitability objectives while maintaining a competitive position in the marketplace and delivering fair, equitable outcomes for applicants. This role reviews, analyzes, and classifies new business, changes, reinstatements, and inquiries with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness. The Life Underwriting Consultant operates as a trusted partner to distribution, a key contributor to team performance, and a subject matter expert within the underwriting team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Risk Assessment & Decisioning Evaluate applications within assigned authority by analyzing medical, financial, and lifestyle risk factors to determine acceptability and appropriate classification Exercise sound judgment to identify potential fraud and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines Make timely and accurate decisions while balancing risk selection, competitiveness, and customer experience Recommend decisions and provide clear rationale on cases outside authority or of higher complexity Case Management & Execution Order only necessary and appropriate requirements to efficiently assess risk Manage workload to consistently meet or exceed productivity and quality expectations Approve applications up to established authority limits (e.g., $3M+ all ages and ratings) Collaborate with reinsurers as needed for rated cases Field & Partner Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, advisors, and internal partners Communicate underwriting decisions clearly, professionally, and empathetically to foster trust and encourage future business Process Improvement & Organizational Contribution Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes and enhance the customer experience Contribute to departmental initiatives and special projects as directed Provide insights and solutions to management regarding team, workflow, or operational challenges Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum of 3 years of life underwriting experience Demonstrated expertise in substandard underwriting Underwriting knowledge across medical and financial risk assessment Strong decision-making skills with the ability to act independently in real time Proven ability to analyze complex cases and apply sound judgment Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to document rationale clearly and consistently Proficiency in financial underwriting, including business cases Understanding of reinsurance principles and when to engage partners Results-oriented with a focus on quality and productivity Agile mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation Preferred Qualifications Industry designations (FLMI, FALU, CLU) Preferred Skills: Customer Service, Decision Making, External Communication, Internal Communications, Multitasking, Relationship Management The estimated base pay range for this job is: $73,700.00 - $136,800.00 Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team. Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here: Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to th