Senior Life Underwriter: Risk & Customer Experience

Liverpool Victoria; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the UK is looking for Senior Life Underwriters to handle underwriting for life, critical illness, and income protection insurance. The role demands strong attention to detail, decision-making skills, and experience with insurance products. The company provides an attractive salary, 26-28 days of holiday, an annual bonus, and flexible benefits, including a competitive pension scheme. They value diverse skills and encourage individuals to apply regardless of background, offering flexible work arrangements when feasible.

Benefits

26-28 days' holiday

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible benefits package

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experienced underwriting professionals with a good understanding of life and income protection products.
• Strong proof-reading skills with keen attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable and efficient decision-makers with a passion for customer experience.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess new business applications and make underwriting decisions.
• Provide fair, balanced decisions using appropriate evidence.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, customers, and intermediaries.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement of operational processes.
• Coach and provide feedback to team members.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Decision-making ability

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Customer experience focus

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A financial services company in the UK is looking for Senior Life Underwriters to handle underwriting for life, critical illness, and income protection insurance. The role demands strong attention to detail, decision-making skills, and experience with insurance products. The company provides an attractive salary, 26-28 days of holiday, an annual bonus, and flexible benefits, including a competitive pension scheme. They value diverse skills and encourage individuals to apply regardless of background, offering flexible work arrangements when feasible.