Underwriter A leading organisation is seeking an Underwriter to strengthen its Life and Pensions Administration team. This role is pivotal in assessing customer applications across multiple product types, ensuring fair, accurate decisions and delivering excellent customer outcomes. You’ll apply your medical underwriting experience, combining strong communication skills with compliance and accuracy to support both customers and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess customer applications and medical information within approved authority limits

* Communicate clearly with customers and third parties, including vulnerable customers, both verbally and in writing

* Make outbound calls to gather medical details and interpret them alongside policy terms and conditions

* Work efficiently to support service levels and performance metrics

* Manage Conduct Risk and Consumer Duty requirements to ensure positive customer outcomes

* Support audits, post-issue accuracy checks, and licensing processes

* Share knowledge and expertise to support team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment

Skills & Experience
* Some previous medical underwriting experience preferred (not necessarily at a senior level)

* Strong telephone skills, including questioning techniques and managing customer expectations

* Ability to interpret medical information and apply sound judgment

* Knowledge of relevant legislation, FCA principles, and Consumer Duty requirements

* Competence in underwriting systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications

* Proactive problem-solving skills with adaptability to changing circumstances

* Self-motivation with a drive for continuous learning and professional development

Benefits
* 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

* Annual discretionary bonus scheme eligibility

* Personal and career development opportunities with scope for progression

* Access to discounted shopping platforms, saving money on everyday goods and services

* Cycle to Work Scheme and interest-free season ticket loans

* Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including Employee Assistance support

* Policies supporting key life moments such as Carer’s Leave, Foster Leave, and Retirement Leave

* Contributory pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%, plus Group Life Assurance and Income Protection

Ideal Candidate
Reasonable Adjustments:
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