Medical Underwriter Specialist

2 months ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom Burton Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Medical Underwriter to join our client's team in Edinburgh. As part of the underwriting division, you will play a key role in ensuring customers receive accurate, fair underwriting decisions paired with exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a case pipeline from application to offer, making informed decisions that balance cost, risk, and customer outcomes.
  • Provide medical underwriting decisions that align with commercial risk and within personal authority levels.
  • Deliver excellent customer service within the regulatory framework, ensuring customer needs are met.
  • Serve as a technical point of reference, offering underwriting guidance to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
About You
  • Proven experience in medical underwriting, including critical illness, death, and income protection within the UK market.
  • Strong knowledge of the protection market and ability to research, analyze, and interpret complex medical and underwriting information.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to make informed decisions based on medical data.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an analytical mindset and attention to detail.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical underwriting.
  • Relevant qualifications in insurance or underwriting will be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused individual with strong decision-making abilities and a passion for delivering excellent service. The role can be remote or hybrid from our Edinburgh office.



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