John Schaefer
About John Schaefer
John Schaefer is a Senior Life Underwriter with extensive experience in the insurance industry. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Arizona and has worked for notable companies including Northwestern Mutual and Transamerica.
Work at Ladder
John Schaefer has been employed at Ladder as a Senior Life Underwriter since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for evaluating life insurance applications and assessing risk to determine insurability. His expertise contributes to the company's mission of providing accessible life insurance solutions.
Previous Experience in Underwriting
Before joining Ladder, John Schaefer accumulated extensive experience in underwriting. He worked at Northwestern Mutual as a Senior Underwriter from 2006 to 2012 and later at Transamerica in various roles, including Senior Underwriter from 2012 to 2015, Underwriting Consultant from 2015 to 2019, and Underwriting Technical Lead from 2019 to 2022. His diverse experience in these positions has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the underwriting process.
Education and Expertise
John Schaefer studied at the University of Arizona, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics from 1994 to 1998. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in economic principles, which is beneficial in his underwriting career.
Background
John Schaefer has a robust background in the insurance industry, with a career spanning nearly two decades. He began his career at Northwestern Mutual as an Underwriter from 2003 to 2006 before advancing to more senior roles. His career trajectory reflects a commitment to professional growth and expertise in life underwriting.