Associate Underwriter - IDI

At The Standard, you'll join a team focused on putting our customers first.

Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We're looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what's right - across the company and in our local communities.

We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.

Ready to reach your highest potential? Let's work together.

Job Summary

As an Associate Underwriter, you will play a key role in making sound underwriting decisions that support our mission to align coverage with individual risk profiles. You will work independently to assess benefit increase options from existing policies, applying your analytical skills and knowledge of financial and non-medical risk factors to determine policy eligibility. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential as you collaborate with field personnel, producers, and Home Office staff to ensure high levels of customer service.

• 95% of your time will be spent independently underwriting cases, applying guidelines and state insurance statutes to evaluate risks.
• 5% of your time will involve serving as a subject matter expert, contributing to interdepartmental problem-solving and project teams.

Skills and Background You'll Need

• Must-Haves:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• 2+ years of insurance background in case management/disability or underwriting experience in financial industry.

• Preferred:

• Familiarity with medical underwriting information.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service.

• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.

• Proven ability to make independent decisions and negotiate effectively.

• Location/Remote:

• This position is remote, but candidates must be local to Portland, Oregon as occasional travel to the Portland office required (Fewer than 10x annually)

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Integrity and ethical decision-making.

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

• Independence and ownership of responsibilities.

• Strong adaptability to changing priorities.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Why Join The Standard?

We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation, and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative, and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard, you can expect:

• A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.

• An annual incentive bonus plan.

• Generous paid time off.

• A supportive and responsive management approach.

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

• Paid time off to volunteer.

• An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools.

• Much more!

Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.

• Eligibility to participate in an incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program and plan. Any award depends on various factors, including individual and organizational performance.

Salary Range:

24.28 - 35.70

Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.

Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.