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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AVP, Digital Underwriting & Innovation - Life - Remote - **Company:** SYMETRA - **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $128,700.0 - $214,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Decision Support Systems, Workflow Management Systems, Dial-Up, Data Analytics - **Published:** October 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18627356/Avp-Digital-Underwriting-Innovation-Life-Remote ## About the Role * 15+ years of progressive experience in life insurance underwriting, including leadership of underwriting operations, strategy, and innovation initiatives. * Deep expertise in underwriting, digital underwriting strategy, and underwriting technology transformation. * Proven experience developing and optimizing automated underwriting frameworks, rules engines, and decisioning platforms. * Demonstrated success leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, to improve underwriting efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience. * Strong strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute departmental and business strategies aligned to organizational objectives. * Experience leading large-scale change initiatives and driving adoption across teams and business functions. * Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations for senior and executive leadership. * Strong collaboration and relationship management skills, with a track record of partnering effectively across operations, technology, product, risk, and compliance teams. * Thorough understanding of regulatory and compliance considerations within the life insurance industry. * Proven people leadership experience, including leading leaders, developing talent, succession planning, coaching, and organizational development. * Professional designations such as FALU, CLU, and/or FLMI preferred. * Experience engaging with external industry partners, vendors, reinsurers, and distribution organizations. * Recognized as a thought leader in underwriting innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence. * Bachelor's degree preferred. High school diploma required. * Ability to travel occasionally to meet the needs of the business. ## Description life insurance, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k) United States Oct 13, 2026 At Symetra, we're continuing to transform the future of life insurance underwriting through innovation, technology, and data-driven decision making. As AVP, Digital Underwriting & Innovation, you'll play a key leadership role in shaping our underwriting strategy, advancing digital capabilities, and driving initiatives that deliver a faster, easier, smarter experience for customers, partners, and employees. About the role In this role, you will be responsible for driving the strategy, development, and execution of digital underwriting capabilities across the life insurance business. You will drive innovation through automation, AI, underwriting technology, and data analytics while partnering across Underwriting, Product, Actuarial, Technology, Operations, and Compliance. Success in this role requires a blend of underwriting expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership to modernize the underwriting experience, improve operational effectiveness, and support Symetra's long-term growth objectives. What You will Do * Help define and execute Symetra's digital underwriting strategy, advancing automation, accelerated underwriting, and decisioning capabilities. * Own and evolve underwriting rules engines, digital workflows, and underwriting technology platforms to improve efficiency, accuracy, and partner experience. * Identify and implement innovative solutions leveraging AI, predictive analytics, emerging data sources, and automation technologies. * Lead underwriting research, pilot programs, and experimentation efforts to evaluate new approaches to risk assessment and customer experience. * Partner across Product, Actuarial, Technology, Distribution, Operations, Legal, and Compliance to deliver strategic underwriting initiatives. * Lead and develop a team of life underwriting professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. * Build relationships with key industry partners, vendors, and reinsurers while staying informed on market trends and emerging capabilities. * Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Underwriter, helping shape the future of Symetra's underwriting philosophy, strategy, and competitive position. What Success Looks Like * Accelerated underwriting adoption increases while maintaining sound mortality outcomes. * Digital underwriting capabilities deliver a faster, more seamless partner and customer experience. * Underwriting automation and decisioning tools drive measurable improvements in efficiency and scalability. * Innovation initiatives translate into practical solutions that strengthen Symetra's competitive position. * Teams are engaged, growing, and recognized as leaders in underwriting transformation. Why Work at Symetra Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra: "If you're looking for a place to call home, grow professionally and personally and most importantly, be yourself, Symetra is the right fit." - Daniel P., Director Underwriting "I feel welcome and included at Symetra every day and I really believe you can be you at Symetra." - Megan H., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company. Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements: As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection: * Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband." * Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL. * Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up. When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above. Identity Verification Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity. Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in: * Disqualification from the recruitment process * Withdrawal of a job offer * Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered