Senior Underwriter

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Set2Recruit Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Underwriter - Protection Insurance Expert

Job Type: Full-time

Company: Set2Recruit

Location: Remote (UK)

Job Category: Insurance

About Us: Our client is a private insurance organisation with a strong ethical background, dedicated to making a positive impact on their members and customers.

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Protection Insurance Underwriter to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and assessing medical evidence, substandard cases, financial underwriting, and approving new business within an agreed authority level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and assess medical evidence to determine the suitability of applicants for protection insurance products
  • Manage substandard cases and develop strategies to mitigate risks
  • Conduct financial underwriting to ensure accurate assessments of applicants' financial situations
  • Approve new business within an agreed authority level
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless underwriting processes

Requirements:

  • 5-15 years of experience in individual underwriting, preferably in private medical insurance, income protection, and disability insurance
  • Strong knowledge of protection insurance products and underwriting principles
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Right to work in the UK

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary plus bonus scheme (8-15% per annum)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Minimum 24 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • An extra day paid off to celebrate your birthday
  • 2 paid volunteer days per year
  • Perkbox cycle-to-work scheme
  • Payroll giving
  • Free private medical insurance, life cover, and income protection
  • Free on-site car parking (subject to restrictions)

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