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Underwriting Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, actuarial science, or a related field. Large carriers, reinsurers, and managing general agents file LCAs under SOC code 13-2053. No lottery exemptions apply, but cap-exempt employers exist in this sector.
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When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
- Award-winning culture
- Inclusion and diversity as a priority
- Performance Based Incentive Plans
- Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
- Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
- Mental health support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Student loan repayment options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work environments
All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.
And that’s just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Underwriting Consultant will demonstrate expert risk evaluation, selection and retention of profitable business within assigned authority limits. This also requires a strong ability to partner with Company sales teams, brokers and all internal partners. This role may also assist with the training, technical development and mentoring of other underwriters. Additionally, the incumbent will lead and influence others in the organization to support change and drive profitable results.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consult with sales and service partners to provide the products and plan options that best meet the needs of our customers.
- Evaluate and select risk to ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and the continued profitable retention of in force cases.
- Conduct high quality risk assessments on all cases to assure business guidelines, target profit and metrics are met. Identify and analyze risk trends, making recommendations for addressing these.
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in support of product development initiatives.
- Demonstrate a mastery of the Company’s product portfolio, the sales, implementation, and enrollment processes, and market place influences.
- Deliver dependable, accurate, and timely service while maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
- Act as a technical resource for junior underwriters and provide developmental feedback on case level decisions within the context of a mentoring relationship.
- Act as a mentor and coach, providing input to management regarding mentee performance.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree or equivalent, relevant business experience
- Demonstrated, consistent proficiency at Senior Underwriter level
- Mastery of product provisions, plan designs, pricing and contractual benefits
- Excellent technical expertise in risk selection
- Demonstrated strong understanding of top-line and bottom-line objectives
- Exhibit complete understanding of sales/distribution process and market trends
- Strong mentoring and coaching skills
- Strong creative problem solving skills
- Strong critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Highly skilled in persuasiveness and negotiation
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Exhibit a strong commitment to quality and personal ownership of results
COMPENSATION
- Base salary range: $63,500.00-$120,000.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
INTRODUCTION
When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:
- Award-winning culture
- Inclusion and diversity as a priority
- Performance Based Incentive Plans
- Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
- Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
- Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
- Mental health support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Student loan repayment options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work environments
All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.
And that’s just the beginning…
With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Underwriting Consultant will demonstrate expert risk evaluation, selection and retention of profitable business within assigned authority limits. This also requires a strong ability to partner with Company sales teams, brokers and all internal partners. This role may also assist with the training, technical development and mentoring of other underwriters. Additionally, the incumbent will lead and influence others in the organization to support change and drive profitable results.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consult with sales and service partners to provide the products and plan options that best meet the needs of our customers.
- Evaluate and select risk to ensure the profitable acquisition of new cases and the continued profitable retention of in force cases.
- Conduct high quality risk assessments on all cases to assure business guidelines, target profit and metrics are met. Identify and analyze risk trends, making recommendations for addressing these.
- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures in support of product development initiatives.
- Demonstrate a mastery of the Company’s product portfolio, the sales, implementation, and enrollment processes, and market place influences.
- Deliver dependable, accurate, and timely service while maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.
- Act as a technical resource for junior underwriters and provide developmental feedback on case level decisions within the context of a mentoring relationship.
- Act as a mentor and coach, providing input to management regarding mentee performance.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree or equivalent, relevant business experience
- Demonstrated, consistent proficiency at Senior Underwriter level
- Mastery of product provisions, plan designs, pricing and contractual benefits
- Excellent technical expertise in risk selection
- Demonstrated strong understanding of top-line and bottom-line objectives
- Exhibit complete understanding of sales/distribution process and market trends
- Strong mentoring and coaching skills
- Strong creative problem solving skills
- Strong critical thinking/analytical reasoning skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities
- Highly skilled in persuasiveness and negotiation
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Exhibit a strong commitment to quality and personal ownership of results
COMPENSATION
- Base salary range: $63,500.00-$120,000.00
Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.
Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.
Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Underwriting Manager
Verify your SOC code before applying
Underwriting Manager roles typically file under SOC 13-2053. Confirm this on O*NET before accepting an offer. A mismatched SOC code can trigger an RFE if your degree field doesn't align with the occupation's standard requirements.
Check prevailing wage tiers early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level III and Level IV wages for SOC 13-2053 in your target metro. Employers filing at a lower wage level than your offer may face DOL scrutiny during LCA certification.
Target carriers with cap-exempt affiliations
Some insurers operate nonprofit research arms or partner with academic medical centers that qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. A position there lets you skip the lottery entirely. Confirm cap-exempt status with the employer's HR team before pursuing the role.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by underwriting or financial management roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filing history. This narrows your search to companies already familiar with the specialty occupation documentation underwriting roles require.
Align your degree field to the role description
USCIS scrutinizes Underwriting Manager petitions where the degree field is tangential, such as general business or liberal arts. Request that your employer's petition letter explicitly connects your actuarial science, finance, or risk management degree to the job's core functions.
Time your filing around the 60-day grace period
If you're transitioning from another employer, your 60-day grace period starts when your previous job ends. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before that window closes, so confirm their internal HR timeline upfront to avoid a status gap.
H-1B Visa Underwriting Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Underwriting Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Underwriting Manager roles qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as finance, actuarial science, risk management, or a closely related discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the degree is a standard industry requirement for the role, not just a preference, so the employer's job description and petition letter need to be precise about that requirement.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Underwriting Manager positions?
Large commercial carriers, reinsurers, managing general agents, and specialty lines insurers are the most active H-1B sponsors for underwriting leadership roles. Migrate Mate lets you search by role and filter for employers with verified LCA filing history, so you can target companies that have already navigated the H-1B process for underwriting positions specifically.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer is acquired or merges with another insurer?
A merger or acquisition doesn't automatically invalidate your H-1B, but the successor employer must assume the obligations of the original LCA or file a new one if your role, location, or wage level changes materially. USCIS treats a corporate restructuring as a portability situation if the new employer is a successor in interest, meaning no new petition is required in most straightforward acquisitions.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new underwriting employer before my current petition expires?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for the new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, provided you've been in valid H-1B status and the new role qualifies as a specialty occupation. The new employer's LCA must match the actual work location and wage, which is especially relevant for underwriting roles that may involve managing remote or distributed teams.
Does an Underwriting Manager role at a nonprofit insurer or captive qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing?
It depends on the organization's structure. Standard commercial insurers and captives are cap-subject employers. A nonprofit insurer affiliated with an academic institution or organized as a 501(c)(3) research entity may qualify as cap-exempt, allowing USCIS to accept the petition outside the annual lottery window. Confirm the employer's tax status and affiliation before relying on a cap-exempt filing strategy.