Underwriter (Life) jobs in San Jose, CA

Underwriter (Life) reviews medical, occupational, financial, and legal information to select or reject individual or group life insurance applications. Calculates rates and premiums from approved decrement tables. Being an Underwriter (Life) may have contact with the field force for information on which to base decisions. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Underwriter (Life) typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Underwriter (Life) works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Underwriter (Life) typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Senior Underwriter
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • San Jose, CA OTHER
  • Job Summary:

    Anticipate key business, marketplace and competitor dynamics in developing and implementing strategies to optimize business results which include retention and growth targets while mitigating risk. Primary focus is on establishing the appropriate rate and conditions of offering to achieve revenue, membership and margin goals. Additionally, processes and policies are managed to support optimal customer service while collaborating with Sales/Account Management partners to optimize business opportunities and effective solutions.

    Essential Responsibilities:


    • Partner with Sales and Account Management to create and execute a business plan that optimizes our opportunities across book of business.

    • Produce accurate quotes in compliance with Underwriting & authority guidelines and state & federal laws for existing and prospective business.

    • Develop and execute account and/or book of business plans to ensure attainment of goals with more focus on complex cases.

    • Lead peer review including the most complex cases to ensure accuracy & appropriateness of quote.

    • Manage business processes and policies that support for all job levels particularly in areas of rate actions, benefit structure, customer engagements, etc.

    • Meets established department turn around goals by balancing deadlines.

    • Recommend and implement new and existing policies, procedures, and methodology.

    • Recommend and implement continuous quality improvement programs.

    • Strategize with internal customers on implications of decisions on business outcomes.

    • Ensure Underwriting is an integral partner in the creation of effective business solutions.

    • Establish relationships with Sales/Account Management that optimizes business potential with purchasers, brokers & consultants.

    • Develop creative solutions that increase credibility with customers & Sales/Account Management and external customers.

    • Acquire & exhibit knowledge of the external business environment to add value.

  • 5 Days Ago

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After School Life - Soccer Program
  • After School Life
  • Fremont, CA CONTRACTOR,PART_TIME
  • After School Life is hiring Soccer Coach for After School Programs for Elementary Schools. Class time start after 3:00 pm. The class is 1 hour long. Soccer Requirments: Responsible & Professional | co...
  • 9 Days Ago

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After School Life - Soccer Program
  • After School Life
  • Fremont, CA CONTRACTOR,PART_TIME
  • After School Life is hiring Soccer Coach for After School Programs for Elementary Schools. Class time start after 3:00 pm. The class is 1 hour long. Soccer Requirments: Responsible & Professional | co...
  • 9 Days Ago

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New York Life Partner (Management) Fast Track
  • New York Life
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME,OTHER
  • New York Life Partner (Management) Fast Track New York Life Insurance Company is currently seeking managers to become part of our Fast Track Partner program. We are interviewing for leadership-oriente...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Commercial Lending Underwriter
  • TEKsystems
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • Location: San Jose, California, 95123 100% Onsite Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm Description: Assess credit worthiness of existing and potential CRE and other commercial loans by eval...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Life Insurance Agent: Field sales or Tele-sales
  • Security National Life Insurance Company
  • San Jose, CA FULL_TIME
  • This offer is intended licensed Life Insurance Agents.ARE YOU A LIFE INSURANCE AGENT & NEED A FRESH START?Agents formerly with (Senior Life, Lincoln Heritage, AIL, FFL, Symmetry, PHP, and others) have...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Executive Underwriter, Construction Casualty
  • The Hartford
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • Executive Underwriter - UW07CDSenior Underwriter - UW08CA We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an i...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Contract Surety Underwriting Specialist | Remote
  • King's Insurance Staffing
  • San Jose, CA
  • Our client, an A-rated National P&C Insurance Leader, is continuing to expand their Contract Surety Bond Division and se...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Underwriter - Large Group, Consultant
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Oakland, CA
  • Job Description Your Role The Premier Underwriting team manages the pricing of medical, dental, vision, and life product...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Remote Insurance Agent
  • Propel Personnel
  • San Jose, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Remote Insurance Agent Job Overview Join one of the nation’s leading Fortune 100 Insuran...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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San Jose, CA - Field Inspector - Insurance Loss Control
  • H & S Loss Control Inspections
  • San Jose, CA
  • Qualified Field Inspectors for Insurance Loss Control are needed in your area! Immediate placement available. Pay: We pa...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Oakland, CA - Field Inspector - Insurance Loss Control
  • H & S Loss Control Inspections
  • Oakland, CA
  • Qualified Field Inspectors for Insurance Loss Control are needed in your area! Immediate placement available. Pay: We pa...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Tracy, CA - Field Inspector - Insurance Loss Control
  • H & S Loss Control Inspections
  • Tracy, CA
  • Qualified Field Inspectors for Insurance Loss Control are needed in your area! Immediate placement available. Pay: We pa...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Director - National Life Insurance Wholesaler
  • Korn Ferry
  • San Jose, CA
  • Our client is a very well-respected leading third-party distributor and service provider. The Regional Director will dev...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...
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Income Estimation for Underwriter (Life) jobs
$65,870 to $81,850
San Jose, California area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago

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