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Role Overview:
Could you be our next Underwriter II? Globe Life is looking for an Underwriter II to join the team!
This role is responsible for evaluating life insurance applications to determine risk classification and policy disposition (standard, rated, or declined) in accordance with established underwriting guidelines. It requires implementation of underwriting policies and procedures across new business processing and interdepartmental workflows. Essential functions include interpreting medical terminology and prescription data, utilizing the Swiss Re Underwriting Manual, and analyzing Risk Score, MIB reports, motor vehicle records, phone call results, laboratory results, paramedical exams, and medical records to support sound underwriting decisions.
This is a remote/work-from-home position.
What You Will Do:
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessment of life insurance applications, including trial submissions, to determine appropriate underwriting classifications (standard issue, rated, or decline) in accordance with established guidelines and senior underwriter oversight.
- Execute underwriting policies and procedures governing new business processing and departmental workflows.
- Apply medical underwriting standards utilizing the Swiss Re Underwriting Manual and proprietary AIL company guidelines.
- Perform MIB code reporting and analysis to support risk evaluation processes.
- Analyze and interpret oral fluid test results for underwriting consideration.
- Assess agent verification calls and supplementary underwriting telephone interviews to validate application information.
- Evaluate motor vehicle records (MVRs) to determine risk factors and driving history patterns.
- Analyze prescription drug histories and risk score to identify underlying health conditions and assess medical risk.
- Review, abstract, and evaluate attending physician statements (APSs) and medical records.
- Assess paramedical examination findings and laboratory test results for underwriting decisions.
- Address customer service inquiries and provide detailed explanations regarding underwriting determinations.
- Evaluate medical information associated with reopens, policy modifications, add-ons, and reinstatement and reissue requests.
- Review and resolve escalated cases referred by underwriting staff.
- Contribute to the professional development of underwriting team members and screeners through training and mentorship activities.
- Provide cross-functional support to other underwriting units as directed by department leadership.
What You Can Bring:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
- 1-2 years of experience as an Underwriter trainee or Jr. Underwriter.
- Must be actively pursuing the LOMA Underwriting (UND) designation; LOMA 280 & 290 strongly recommended within 1 year, and pursuit of FMLI recommended.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong ability to multi-task with keen attention to detail.
- Basic math skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills.
- Quick learner with a strong ability to adapt and retain new information.
Applicable To All Employees of Globe Life Family of Companies:
Reliable and predictable attendance of your assigned shift.
Ability to work full time and/or part time based on the position specifications.
How Globe Life Will Support You:
Looking to continue your career in an environment that values your contribution and invests in your growth? We've curated a benefits package that helps to ensure that you don’t just work, but thrive at Globe Life:
Competitive compensation designed to reflect your expertise and contribution.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans because your well-being is fundamental to your performance.
Robust life insurance benefits and retirement plans, including company-matched 401k and pension plan.
Paid holidays and time off to support a healthy work-life balance.
Parental leave to help our employees welcome their new additions.
Subsidized all-in-one subscriptions to support your fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep goals.
Company-paid counseling for assistance with mental health, stress management, and work-life balance.
Continued education reimbursement eligibility and company-paid FLMI and ICA courses to grow your career.
Discounted Texas Rangers tickets for a proud visit to Globe Life Field.
Opportunity awaits! Invest in your professional legacy, realize your path, and see the direct impact you can make in a workplace that celebrates and harnesses your unique talents and perspectives to their fullest potential. At Globe Life, your voice matters.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 1-2 years of experience as an Underwriter trainee or Jr. Underwriter
- Must be actively pursuing the LOMA Underwriting designation
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong ability to multi-task with keen attention to detail
- Basic math skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills
- Quick learner with a strong ability to adapt and retain new information
Globe Life Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Company materials indicate a defined‑benefit pension paired with a 401(k) that includes a company match. This rare pension‑plus‑401(k) stack is highlighted across career and proxy documents.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits guides describe multiple medical plan options alongside dental, vision, and HSA/FSA accounts with preventive coverage. Current‑year materials also note company HSA contributions for eligible tiers.
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Parental & Family Support — Career pages outline fully paid maternity leave, paid parental bonding leave, and additional paid time off categories. Flexibility elements such as hybrid/remote where applicable and wellbeing programs (EAP and Wellhub) complement family support.
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What We Do
Globe Life is an insurance company with a mission centered on protecting the financial futures of working families. The company has operated for over a century, built on a foundation of discipline, ethics, and long-term thinking. Employees at Globe Life don't simply work in insurance. They help safeguard futures, show up in meaningful moments for real people, and contribute to something larger than a paycheck. The company's guiding statement, "We Make Tomorrow Better for Families and for the People Who Help Protect Them," reflects both its public mission and its commitment to the people who carry that mission forward every day.
Why Work With Us
Globe Life protects real families' financial futures, giving everyday work deeper meaning. Rooted in 100+ years of stability, ethics, and integrity, it's a place where employees grow with confidence. The culture values clarity, respect, and accountability, with real mobility, visible advancement, and intentional leadership development.
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