Life Underwriter Trainee

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Date: Dec 17, 2025

Location: Erie, PA, US, 16530

Company: Erie Insurance

Please Note: We are only considering US workers for this position. We are unable to offer this position to individuals who will require current or future immigration sponsorship for employment.

 

Division or Field Office:

Life Division
Department of Position: Life Product Management Dept 

Work from:

 Corporate Office in Erie, PA
Salary Range:

$49,340.00 - $78,815.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

 

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies.  Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. 

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

  • Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
  • Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
  • Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
  • 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
  • Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
  • Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
     

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

 

Position Summary

Participates in a life underwriting training program. Learns and performs life underwriting functions under guidance and within level of authority, which appraise and select risks the company will insure. 

 

  • This position is based out of our Corporate Office in Erie, PA.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Under the guidance of a mentor or trainer, develops the competency to analyze life insurance application information and begins to apply knowledge and acquired skills to perform underwriting tasks.  
  • Corresponds, develops, and maintains working relationships with Agents, ERIE sales force and other departments through meetings, phone contact and email. Attends meetings as required to learn to establish rapport with agents and develop knowledge of ERIE’s territories
  • Reviews applications, medical records, financial data, and other appropriate sources to determine acceptability and adequate rate classes.

 

The first 2 duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.


This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.
 

Capabilities

  • Collaborates
  • Cultivates Innovation
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Quality
  • Ensures Accountability
  • Instills Trust
  • Nimble Learning
  • Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
  • Self-Development
  • Values Diversity

Qualifications

Minimum education and experience requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; or
  • Associates degree and two years related experience required; or
  • High school diploma, or GED, and four years related experience required; or
  • High school diploma, or GED, and successful completion of FLMI or FALU designation required.


Additional Experience

  • Working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and email software required.
  • Occasional travel required.

 

Designations and/or Licenses

  • Willingness to enroll in and complete the Insurance Fundamentals Certificate (LOMA 281 and 291) or related insurance program required.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Never
  • Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely
  • Driving; Occasional (<20%)
  • Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
  • Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Rarely
  • Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
  • Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)


Nearest Major Market: Erie