Sr. Life Underwriter COLI BOLI

Alternate Locations: Work from Home

  Work Arrangement:

Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:  76042

The Role at a Glance

We are excited to bring on an Underwriting (Sr Consultant) to our Specialty Underwriting Team. This position will not require the employee to come into the office.

Background Details
We are growing – expanding our customer reach and market share!

As an Underwriting Sr Consultant for Lincoln’s Specialty Underwriting Team, you will analyze and deliver on more complex Underwriting assignments & projects. You will cross train and underwrite EB, GI/SI and COLI business. You will also have exposure to underwriting individual life insurance applications within your designated approval limit of up to $20,000,000 (with appropriate second sign) and up to age 85. You will evaluate & assess more complex risks to determine whether to accept an insurance application and determine the appropriate coverage & risk. If this sounds like you, please read on!

What you'll be doing

• Cross Training and underwriting EB, GI/SI and COLI
• Underwriting Individual Life Insurance - Making critical risk decisions on whether to accept, modify, or decline a risk through evaluation of an individual's medical history or physical condition, occupational hazard, and financial background.
• Underwriting complex medical and financial cases to include: Premium Finance designs, Foreign Nationals, HIV+ applicants and professional athletes
• Reviewing inforce underwriting functions to include: reinstatements, term conversions, and policy changes
• Enhancing departmental outcomes by sharing knowledge with team members and providing advice on more complex underwriting determinations.
• Evaluating and underwriting life insurance applications to make determinations on the terms, coverage, and rating classification within your designated approval limit 
• Identifying and recommending process improvements that significantly reduce workloads or improve quality
• Mentoring & Providing second signature review of life insurance applications
• Providing training to less experienced team members on underwriting procedures and guidelines.
• Representing the company by responding to questions during agency visits and developing relationships with agents and partners.

What we’re looking for

Must-haves :

• 5-7+ years of experience in Underwriting Individual Life Insurance 
• Demonstrated Excellence in: Problem Solving / Analysis; Comprehension of Complex Information; Influencing Others; Risk Assessment; Demonstrated decision making using sound judgment; Negotiation Skills; Managing Conflict
• Developed Skills in: analyzing and interpreting complex financial documents including profit/loss statements, income statements, and balance sheets
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Intermediate in: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• A demonstrated track record of working with minimal supervision, being a self-starter and working with others in a team environment 
• Undergraduate degree or 4+ years of comparable work experience

Nice-to-haves :

• Industry Exams – ALU 101, 201, 202, & LOMA encouraged
• Developed Skills in: Estate Growth Calculations and Life Expectancy Calculations

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 30, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

• PTO/parental leave

• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

• Tuition assistance program

• Work arrangements that work for you

• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $94,875 - $151,800 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. 

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. 

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. 

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

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Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling View phone number on us.fitly.work.

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