Life Underwriter - Flexible Remote Work & Growth

Liverpool Victoria; Exeter, Bournemouth, Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established insurance provider is seeking an organized and self-motivated underwriter to efficiently underwrite new business applications for life, critical illness, and income protection insurance. This permanent role offers a flexible working model, allowing you to work from home or various offices. Candidates should possess strong communication and administration skills, along with a background in underwriting. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and various insurance perks, as well as opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on life products

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting life, critical illness, or income protection insurance.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment within regulations.
• Experience in medical underwriting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business applications for insurance products.
• Make customer-focused decisions supported by relevant information.
• Build relationships with customers and intermediaries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Robust administration skills

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

CII exams in Life & Disability underwriting

Job description

A well-established insurance provider is seeking an organized and self-motivated underwriter to efficiently underwrite new business applications for life, critical illness, and income protection insurance. This permanent role offers a flexible working model, allowing you to work from home or various offices. Candidates should possess strong communication and administration skills, along with a background in underwriting. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and various insurance perks, as well as opportunities for growth and development.