Underwriter

The Opportunity

In this role, you will help financial professionals and insurance carriers reach favorable underwriting solutions though:

·        Expert medical, financial, and avocational underwriting consultation to teammates and financial advisors.

·        Managing case capacity considerations, health, and financial justification factors throughout the underwriting process.

·        Effective negotiation with insurance carrier underwriters.

·        Strong support from your BUI teammates to thrive in your role, including one-on-one mentorship and access to various educational training opportunities.

What You'll Do

📑 Preliminary (Informal) Underwriting

• Provide preliminary assessments before submitting to the insurance carrier.
• Help Advisors determine which carriers are most likely to approve the case and at what rate class.

📊 Formal Underwriting

• Review underwriting data (medical records, lab results, financial reports and other data) to evaluate risk and audit carrier categorization of applicants into risk classes (e.g., Preferred, Standard, Substandard).
• Help smooth out communication, clarify requirements, and push cases forward.

🧠 Carrier Expertise

• Have in-depth knowledge of multiple carriers’ underwriting guidelines.
• Recommend the best fit for tough or impaired-risk cases.

🚀 Support Sales

• Help place more cases by improving the chances of case approvals.
• Provide strategies on how to structure the case for best underwriting outcomes.

Who We’re Looking For

·        Skilled communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities.

·        5 years of life insurance underwriting experience.

·        Strong familiarity with impaired risk cases and carrier-specific niches.

·        Self-motivated and proactive with a strong drive for results.

·        Highly organized and disciplined with a structured approach to work.

·        FALU, FLMI, CLU, life insurance license and other industry certifications a plus.

About BUI

BUI is a premier wholesale distributor of life insurance, long-term care insurance, and annuities. We work exclusively with financial professionals—financial advisors, career agents, CPAs, employee benefits advisors, and property & casualty agents—helping them deliver top-tier wealth protection and transfer solutions to their clients.

Through access to industry-leading carriers, cutting-edge technology, and a team of advanced planning specialists, BUI empowers advisors to provide high-quality solutions tailored to their clients' needs.

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Why Join BUI?

At BUI, we believe in:

✅ Client-First Thinking – Every recommendation prioritizes the clients' best interests.

✅ Exceeding Expectations – We set high standards and consistently deliver exceptional service.

✅ Accountability & Autonomy – We take responsibility for outcomes and work independently to meet our commitments.

✅ Professionalism & Collaboration – We succeed together by fostering strong partnerships and delivering expert guidance.

✅ Structured & Organized Execution – Our methodical approach ensures consistency, efficiency, and reliability.

What We Offer

💰 Competitive Salary

🏥 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance (plus short- & long-term disability)

📚 Numerous Additional Voluntary Benefit Plans

💼 Retirement Plan with Generous Company Match (vested on day one)

Ready to Join a Winning Team?

If you are a motivated professional looking to build meaningful relationships and make an impact on the financial services industry, apply today!