Senior Underwriter (12 Month FTC)

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global reinsurance company in the City of London is seeking a Senior Underwriter to manage complex annuity underwriting risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a solid understanding of medical terminology. The role involves managing casework efficiently and building relationships with clients. Join a purpose-driven organization that values innovation and collaboration for a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Gain valuable knowledge from colleagues worldwide

Respectful, welcoming environment

Vast career potential

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of medical terminology, insurance contract law, and basic accounting principles.
• Proactively builds strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to read and comprehend a large volume of medical information.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex annuity (longevity) underwriting risks.
• Manage casework loads to ensure completion within agreed service standards.
• Keep abreast on related industry trends and advancements.

Skills

5+ years in direct office or reinsurance underwriting, ideally with experience of annuities

Advanced oral and written communication skills

Ability to quickly adapt to new methods

Ability to balance priorities and deadlines

Strong client focus

Job description

You desire impactful work.

You’re RGA ready

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

A Brief Overview

Reporting to the Chief Underwriter, Annuities, the Senior Underwriter assumes responsibility for the assessment and appropriate risk selection of our Enhanced Annuity caseloads.

What you will do

• Underwrite complex annuity (longevity) underwriting risks, according to RGA’s underwriting philosophy.
• Possesses a solid understanding of medical conditions and terminology.
• Manage casework loads to ensure completion within agreed service standards - in terms of quality, consistency, and turnaround.
• Apply technical knowledge to complex case work and communicate decisions to client companies appropriately.
• Act independently within specified authority.
• Keep abreast on related industry trends and advancements client.
• Build and maintains strong working relationships with clients by gaining knowledge of their business & processes.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years in direct office or reinsurance underwriting, ideally with experience of annuities
• Advanced oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions.
• Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team conversations and meetings.

Required

• Solid knowledge of medical terminology, insurance contract law, and basic accounting principles as applied to risk selection.
• Ability to make decisions and explain the basis of those decisions via either written or verbal communications.
• Solid time management & organizational skills
• Ability to read and comprehend a large volume of medical information in a timely manner.
• Proactively builds strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and creative
• Strong client focus

What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.