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Protective has helped people achieve protection and security in their lives for over 117 years.
The Role
Evaluate and underwrite complex, high-face-amount individual life insurance cases (often $5M+), assess medical/financial risks, provide second-signature support, mentor junior underwriters, manage relationships with independent agents/BGAs, and maintain service and quality standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
We are seeking a Sr. Underwriting Consultant to join our Life Underwriting team in a fully remote capacity. This role is designed for a highly experienced underwriter who can independently evaluate complex, high-face-amount cases while serving as a subject matter expert and mentor to others.
You will play a critical role in balancing risk assessment, customer experience, and distribution relationships, particularly within the independent/BGA marketplace.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite complex individual life insurance cases, including impaired risk, with face amounts typically above $5M and authority up to $10M
- Analyze medical, financial, and non-medical information to make sound, timely underwriting decisions
- Provide second signature support and guidance to junior underwriters
- Partner closely with internal sales and distribution teams to support business objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with independent agents, BGAs, and key distribution partners
- Manage a high-volume caseload while meeting service and quality standards
- Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to team development through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing
Qualifications
- Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 8 years of life insurance underwriting experience
- Proven ability to underwrite large and complex cases, including impaired risks
- Experience working within the independent agent / brokerage (BGA) distribution channel
- Demonstrated decision-making authority on higher face amounts and complex risk profiles Preferred Credentials
- Industry designations such as FALU, FLMI, CLU, or equivalent coursework
- Continued professional development aligned with underwriting expertise
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and risk assessment skills in a dynamic environment
- Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain productivity
- Proven track record of quality decisions, productivity, and career progression
Why Join Us?
- Fully remote role with national exposure and impact
- Opportunity to work on high-value, complex underwriting cases
- Collaborative environment with strong partnership between underwriting and distribution
- Career growth through advanced casework, mentorship, and leadership opportunities
The internal job title for this role is Sr. UW Generalist.
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 10 years life insurance underwriting experience
- Proven ability to underwrite large and complex cases, including impaired risks
- Experience working within the independent agent/brokerage (BGA) distribution channel
- Demonstrated decision-making authority on higher face amounts and complex risk profiles
- Industry designations such as FALU, FLMI, CLU, or equivalent coursework
- Continued professional development aligned with underwriting expertise
Protective Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Protective Life and has not been reviewed or approved by Protective Life.
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a 401(k) with employer match is repeatedly highlighted and considered a standout feature. Feedback suggests these offerings provide strong long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are complemented by HSA/FSA options with company contributions and wellness incentives. Feedback suggests the breadth of health benefits is comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holidays are frequently cited as positives, with parental leave and adoption assistance available. Feedback suggests time‑off policies support work‑life balance.
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The Company
What We Do
Protective Life Corporation (Protective) provides financial services through the production, distribution and administration of insurance and investment products throughout the United States. Protective traces its roots to its flagship company founded in 1907, Protective Life Insurance Company. Throughout its more than 110-year history, Protective’s growth and success can be largely attributed to its ongoing commitment to serving people and doing the right thing — for its employees, distributors and, most importantly, its customers. Protective’s home office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and its 3,000+ employees work across the United States. As of June 30, 2020, Protective had assets of approximately $123 billion. Protective Life Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings,
