Job Description Summary
Transamerica has been helping people feel better about the future for more than 100 years, and we’re proud of the trust we’ve earned. We want to help people live better today and worry less about tomorrow.
At Transamerica, we are a purpose driven team helping people live their best life. We are dedicated to inspiring people to improve not only their financial and personal well-being but the world around them. We empower our employees to also live their best life by promoting a sustainable work life balance in a highly collaborative team environment that promotes career growth and ongoing learning opportunities. We are excited about our current success and dedication to ongoing modernization which has brought state of the art digital tools to the underwriting process. If you are an ambitious team-oriented individual that can balance the interests of our people, our customers, our stakeholders, and the wider world then it is time for you to step up.
That is why we are seeking experienced individual life underwriters to join our growing team where you will have the ability to work with a strong team that encourages growth, supports your ambitions, and makes it a priority for you to reach your professional goals.
Responsible for ensuring the effective risk selection of cases reviewed. This position requires frequent interaction with Underwriting, New Business and distribution groups. Approval authority up to ($1,500,000 - $2,500,000) through all tables and all ages. Can evaluate up to $3,500,000.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Proven competency at all job tasks and expectations of Underwriter and Intermediate Underwriter.
- Influential with immediate team and other peer groups of Underwriters.
- Shows initiative in daily tasks, does not need direction to be productive. Initiative also in assisting team and Underwriting Department.
- Good sense of organization, who to go to, to get questions answered. Understands own role within the team and how their actions impacts broader team and organizational success.
- Shows willingness to question established practices and challenge others in a professional manner.
- Continually looks for ways to improve upon processes. Willingness to volunteer to lead and execute department/functional project.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- A minimum of 4 years life or health underwriting experience.
- Demonstrated skill in AWD or similar system, MS Office skills, risk assessment skills and strong platform skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of two LOMA classes, working toward FLMI designation.
- Have completed the AALU Certification, while working towards FALU.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills when working with different levels of both internal and external audiences.
- Ability to meet high productivity demands for self and staff.
- Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and possibly work in remote setting with virtual environment and team.
Working Conditions
The Salary for this position generally ranges between$79,000-$95,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors includingqualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus of 12.5% based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.
- We will never request personal information such as ID or payment for equipment upfront.
- Official offers are sent via DocuSign following a verbal offer—not through text or email
This job description is not a contract of employment nor for any specific job responsibilities. The Company may change, add to, remove, or revoke the terms of this job description at its discretion. Managers may assign other duties and responsibilities as needed. In the event an employee or applicant requests or requires an accommodation to perform job functions, the applicable HR Business Partner should be contacted to evaluate the accommodation request.
What We Offer
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
Benefits Package
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave 6een (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs