Financial Underwriter Specialist

3 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom LegalAndGeneral Full time

As a Financial Underwriter Specialist at Legal & General, you will be responsible for assessing and documenting life and disability risks to ensure the company offers the best possible terms for its customers. This role involves reviewing customer applications, identifying risk factors, and deciding which terms can be offered up to a certain value.


The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as an excellent knowledge of mortality and morbidity risk factors. You will also be responsible for ensuring that any requests for further information are appropriate and accurate, and for maintaining an excellent knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements.


We estimate the salary for this position to be around £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on location and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including a generous pension contribution, life assurance, private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday per year.


About the Role
  • Accurately assess and document life and disability risks by reviewing applications and deciding which terms can be offered up to a certain value.
  • Ensure any requests for further information are appropriate and accurate, and commensurate with the risk being assessed.
  • Maintain an excellent knowledge and understanding of legislative and regulatory requirements.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary (£35,000 - £45,000 per annum)
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical insurance (permanent employees only)
  • 25 days holiday per year


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