Claims Underwriter
Found in: Talent UK 2A C2 - 2 weeks ago
Claims Underwriter
Glasgow (hybrid)
9-12 Month FTC
Competitive Salary
In this role you will underwrite Income Protection and Critical Illness claims and carry out reviews of these claims.
Gathering appropriate evidence and medically assessing information to accept or decline claims which will require applying sound judgement and reasoning, assessing all available information and providing recommendations based on the facts of the case, the appropriate terms and conditions associated with the product and always ensuring we achieve Good Customer Outcomes throughout the process.
You will demonstrate a strong communication skill, actively engaging with medical professionals, 3rd parties, and other appropriate stakeholders to support claims assessments.
Engaging and dealing with key stakeholders, peers and colleagues right across the organisation.
To support the organisation with forward thinking, evolving in line with the marketplace we operate in and continually seeking to deliver a market leading delivery, embracing new technology and thinking.
Responsibilities:
- Extensive knowledge on the full claim process, customer journey, variety of claim events and policy conditions
- A deep understanding of industry and customer expectations of protection products, applying this knowledge to continually improve work practices and tools
- Ensuring Good Customer Outcomes are achieved throughout the claims process.
- Gather and assess background information, including reports and medical records from specialists where appropriate, in order to effectively assess the risk involved
- Keep detailed and accurate records of policies underwritten and decisions made
- Ensure service processes and products are continually maintained or improved in line with Consumer Duty
Background:
- Experience as a claim assessor in Critical Illness and Income Protections claims within Financial Services
- Experience in handling complex and sensitive claims
- Strong medical knowledge to support the assessment of claims
- Strong written communication skills to support accurate customer communication and summarising of case notes
- Experience in communicating with reinsurers and medical officers
- Eye for detail and numeracy to make calculated and informed decisions
- Ability to anticipate & resolve problems & prioritise workload effectively
- Understanding of ABI guidelines for misrepresentation & Treating Customers fairly. The ability to apply this approach to ensure correct claim outcomes
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial calculations to support claim payments including awareness of state benefits
- Confident decision-making skills
- Problem-solving skills and a logical approach to work
- The ability to work to tight deadlines
- The ability to plan and manage your time and to work on a number of projects concurrently
- Teamworking skills but also a willingness to work using your own initiative.
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