Senior Life Insurance Underwriter with 10+ years of experience evaluating complex risks, negotiating case placement and supporting profitability across brokerage and carrier channels. Proven ability to assess medical, financial and non-medical risk factors to drive sound underwriting decisions aligned with mortality and business objectives. Strong background in case design, reinsurance awareness and advisor collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Underwriting Consultant
Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, IA
02.2001 - Current
Life Insurance Brokerage Underwriter.
2014 – Present
Evaluate complex life insurance applications by analyzing medical, financial and lifestyle risk factors to determine appropriate underwriting classification.
Support profitability and mortality targets through disciplined risk selection and timely decision making
Collaborate with advisors and carriers to negotiate case placement, optimizing outcomes for clients and business partners
Prepare detailed underwriting summaries for carrier review, improving placement efficiency and decision clarity
Maintain working knowledge of underwriting guidelines, product offerings, and reinsurance considerations across multiple carriers.
Serve as dedicated underwriter for large key account, strengthening relationships and improving case turnaround and placement success.
New Business case manager
2001-2014
Managed end to end lifecycle of new business cases, ensuring timely processing and issue placement
Partnered with advisors to improve case quality, reducing delays through proactive data review and case scrubbing
Provided guidance on product selection and plan design aligned with client financial goals
Acted as subject matter expert, training advisors and staff on underwriting requirements and submission best practices.
Improved operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and enhancing cross team communication
Supported large key account with dedicated service, improving client satisfaction and retention.