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Underwriting analysts who need visa sponsorship are in a strong position: the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa and E-3 visa classifications, and financial services firms regularly sponsor candidates with degrees in finance, economics, actuarial science, or a related quantitative field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Requisition ID
94216
Department
Group Benefit Solutions
Job Function
Group Benefit Solutions
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Job Requisition ID: 94216
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Hybrid: In-office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; Remote on Monday and Friday
In-office means one of our designated UW locations: Philadelphia, PA • Chattanooga, TN • Farmington, CT • Phoenix, AZ • Overland Park, KS
Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our solutions.
About This Job
LAUNCH your career with New York Life Group Benefit Solutions as a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst!
LAUNCH, which stands for Leadership and Underwriting for New Career Hires, is designed to help you accelerate your underwriting career and establish early professional success. LAUNCH focuses on comprehensive technical training, hands-on learning, mentor support, and professional development opportunities.
As part of our Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting team, you will have a direct impact on the financial results of our business while helping us deliver on a longstanding commitment of providing financial protection and peace of mind to the millions we serve. As an Underwriting Analyst, you will develop skills across several business competencies including:
Risk Management & Assessment
- Assess the risk and underwrite prospective clients within Group Benefit Solutions product portfolio: Life, Accident, Disability, Absence Administration, and Voluntary Benefits
- Communicate pricing, profitability, and risk profile of clients with internal matrix partners
- Contribute directly to company financial goals through risk decisions while balancing and maintaining favorable financial outcomes
Collaboration & Consultation
- Partner with other underwriting team members to effectively solve problems
- Negotiate with matrix partners to find creative and collaborative solutions that create long-term value for both our clients and our organization
Professional Development & Leadership
- Active engagement and involvement in the LAUNCH Program over the course of your first year
- Continuous learning and development through both structured and non-structured training opportunities beyond your first year
- Develop a growth mindset that embraces challenges, learns from and applies feedback, and finds inspiration from the success of team members
Time & Priority Management
- Act with a sense of urgency to meet assigned deadlines for specified tasks
- Ability to use sound judgement when prioritizing several tasks at once
What You’ll Do
As a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst in the LAUNCH Program, you can expect a structured start to your career that includes foundational training during your first year.
LAUNCH Training
- Participate in structured training sessions in the LAUNCH Program focusing on technical training and professional development opportunities. These sessions will consist of both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities that establish a solid foundational knowledge of underwriting concepts and principles.
- Following each session, you will apply the concepts and principles learned in the program by working on active business opportunities that will eventually become larger and more complex. You will work alongside your mentor as you gain independence in your daily work and decision-making skills.
After LAUNCH Training
- You will be assigned to support a sales region, and own more of the daily decision-making process.
- You will continue to participate in training opportunities to enhance your underwriting knowledge through organizational Group Benefit Solution training sessions, coaching, and feedback from mentors and managers.
- In addition to your core Underwriting responsibilities, there also exist many project opportunities that will allow you to engage with and build a network of peers both within Underwriting and across other New York Life departments.
Qualifications
To join our dynamic team as a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst, you should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in the following majors and/or minors are preferred: Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher
- High comfort level with math/numbers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A passion and dedication to becoming a leader within the financial services industry
- Strong business acumen along with leadership and innovative thinking skills with a focus on customer-centricity
- Some travel may be required (<10%)
Pay Transparency
Salary range: $51,500-$60,000
Overtime eligible: Nonexempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Description
Requisition ID
94216
Department
Group Benefit Solutions
Job Function
Group Benefit Solutions
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Job Requisition ID: 94216
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
Hybrid: In-office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; Remote on Monday and Friday
In-office means one of our designated UW locations: Philadelphia, PA • Chattanooga, TN • Farmington, CT • Phoenix, AZ • Overland Park, KS
Group Benefit Solutions delivers comprehensive insurance and absence management solutions for mid-sized and large companies. Our work fosters a healthier, happier, and more secure workforce, contributing to New York Life’s legacy of being there when we’re needed most. Here, you'll design, implement, and support these solutions directly impacting employees’ lives. At our core, we provide financial security and peace of mind to people through our solutions.
About This Job
LAUNCH your career with New York Life Group Benefit Solutions as a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst!
LAUNCH, which stands for Leadership and Underwriting for New Career Hires, is designed to help you accelerate your underwriting career and establish early professional success. LAUNCH focuses on comprehensive technical training, hands-on learning, mentor support, and professional development opportunities.
As part of our Group Benefit Solutions Underwriting team, you will have a direct impact on the financial results of our business while helping us deliver on a longstanding commitment of providing financial protection and peace of mind to the millions we serve. As an Underwriting Analyst, you will develop skills across several business competencies including:
Risk Management & Assessment
- Assess the risk and underwrite prospective clients within Group Benefit Solutions product portfolio: Life, Accident, Disability, Absence Administration, and Voluntary Benefits
- Communicate pricing, profitability, and risk profile of clients with internal matrix partners
- Contribute directly to company financial goals through risk decisions while balancing and maintaining favorable financial outcomes
Collaboration & Consultation
- Partner with other underwriting team members to effectively solve problems
- Negotiate with matrix partners to find creative and collaborative solutions that create long-term value for both our clients and our organization
Professional Development & Leadership
- Active engagement and involvement in the LAUNCH Program over the course of your first year
- Continuous learning and development through both structured and non-structured training opportunities beyond your first year
- Develop a growth mindset that embraces challenges, learns from and applies feedback, and finds inspiration from the success of team members
Time & Priority Management
- Act with a sense of urgency to meet assigned deadlines for specified tasks
- Ability to use sound judgement when prioritizing several tasks at once
What You’ll Do
As a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst in the LAUNCH Program, you can expect a structured start to your career that includes foundational training during your first year.
LAUNCH Training
- Participate in structured training sessions in the LAUNCH Program focusing on technical training and professional development opportunities. These sessions will consist of both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities that establish a solid foundational knowledge of underwriting concepts and principles.
- Following each session, you will apply the concepts and principles learned in the program by working on active business opportunities that will eventually become larger and more complex. You will work alongside your mentor as you gain independence in your daily work and decision-making skills.
After LAUNCH Training
- You will be assigned to support a sales region, and own more of the daily decision-making process.
- You will continue to participate in training opportunities to enhance your underwriting knowledge through organizational Group Benefit Solution training sessions, coaching, and feedback from mentors and managers.
- In addition to your core Underwriting responsibilities, there also exist many project opportunities that will allow you to engage with and build a network of peers both within Underwriting and across other New York Life departments.
Qualifications
To join our dynamic team as a Full-Time Underwriting Analyst, you should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in the following majors and/or minors are preferred: Risk Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Business Management, or a related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Preferred 3.0 GPA or higher
- High comfort level with math/numbers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A passion and dedication to becoming a leader within the financial services industry
- Strong business acumen along with leadership and innovative thinking skills with a focus on customer-centricity
- Some travel may be required (<10%)
Pay Transparency
Salary range: $51,500-$60,000
Overtime eligible: Nonexempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Underwriting Analyst
Target firms with established sponsorship track records
Large insurers, reinsurers, and banks file LCAs for underwriting analysts regularly. Focus your search on companies with documented H-1B or E-3 filings in financial services, not just general openings that mention sponsorship as an afterthought.
Align your degree to the role description
Underwriting analysts typically require a degree in finance, economics, actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. If your degree is adjacent, be prepared to document how your coursework directly supports the technical requirements of the role.
Quantify your risk assessment and portfolio work
Sponsors want analysts who can demonstrate measurable impact. Document specific underwriting decisions you supported, loss ratio improvements, or portfolio reviews you contributed to. Concrete numbers strengthen both your application and the employer's petition.
Understand the LCA requirement before your offer stage
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor before sponsoring your visa. Knowing this process helps you set realistic timelines with hiring managers and avoids surprises during the offer and onboarding stages.
Consider E-3 if you hold Australian citizenship
Australian underwriting analysts can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery, processes in as little as two weeks at a U.S. consulate, and allows two-year renewable periods. It is a faster and more predictable path than H-1B for eligible candidates.
Prepare for specialty occupation scrutiny in your offer letter
USCIS reviews whether the role genuinely requires a degree in a specific field. Ensure your offer letter details the specialized duties, the required field of study, and why a general bachelor's degree would not satisfy the position's technical demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an underwriting analyst role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, underwriting analyst positions typically qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa because the role requires theoretical and practical application of finance, economics, or actuarial science. USCIS looks for offer letters specifying that a degree in a directly related field is required, not merely preferred. Generic language like 'bachelor's degree in any field' can create problems, so the job description matters significantly.
Which visa types do employers use to sponsor underwriting analysts?
H-1B is the most common path, subject to the annual cap and lottery. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa, which bypasses the lottery entirely and is processed directly at a U.S. consulate. L-1 visa applies if you're transferring from an overseas office of the same employer. Each path has different timelines, costs, and eligibility requirements, so your situation determines which applies.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my underwriting analyst visa?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related quantitative field. Degrees in business administration may be accepted if your coursework is heavily quantitative. A mismatched degree, such as one in communications or history, will make it very difficult for an employer to support a specialty occupation petition without substantial documentation of equivalent experience.
How do I find underwriting analyst jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and filters for roles open to visa sponsorship, including underwriting analyst positions at insurers, reinsurers, and financial institutions. Searching on general platforms often means you can't tell which employers are genuinely willing to sponsor until late in the process, which wastes time when you're working against an OPT or grace period deadline.
Are underwriting analyst roles commonly approved by USCIS for H-1B?
Underwriting analyst petitions have a reasonable approval track record when the job description is well-drafted and the degree field is clearly aligned. Approvals become harder when the role is described broadly or the stated duties overlap with general business analysis. Firms in insurance and reinsurance with experienced immigration counsel typically file stronger petitions. Roles at large, established financial services employers tend to face less scrutiny than those at smaller or newer companies.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Underwriting Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.