Customer Underwriting Advisor

Bupa; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays + BHs

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Bupa Place, Salford Quays, is seeking a Customer Underwriting Advisor. This hybrid, office-based role supports customers through claims, reviews medical information, and works with healthcare professionals to determine eligibility.

The position emphasizes customer service excellence, accuracy, and empathy in a fast-paced contact centre. Salary starts at £28,200 with progression after two years, with potential hybrid working after sign-off.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy customer-focused contact centre.
• Excellent telephone manner with strong listening and questioning skills.
• Ability to handle challenging conversations professionally and confidently.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyse information for sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Speak with customers about claims during early membership stages and set clear expectations.
• Review medical questionnaires and reports to assess eligibility per underwriting terms.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals to obtain medical information for underwriting decisions.
• Clearly communicate underwriting decisions in a professional, empathetic manner.
• Ensure cases and documentation are handled accurately within service levels.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Empathy

Time management

Active listening

Job description

Job Description:Customer Underwriting AdvisorBupa Place (Salford Quays, M50 3SP)Permanent, Full Time 37.5 hours per week (8am-6pm Monday-Friday)Salary: £28,200 per annum, rising to £31,200 after two years (subject to performance)This role is office based with potential for Hybrid working options available once signed off - This is not a fully remote working position. Expectations around how frequently you will need to attend the office will be defined by your manager if successful.We make health happen.At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.As a Customer Underwriting Advisor, you'll play a vital role in supporting our customers at some of the most important moments of their healthcare journey. Working within our UK Insurance team, you'll help customers understand their cover, assess eligibility for claims, and provide expert guidance with professionalism, empathy, and accuracy.No two days are the same. You'll be speaking with customers, brokers, healthcare professionals, and internal colleagues, ensuring every customer receives the right support and a fair outcome. If you enjoy problem-solving, making informed decisions, and delivering excellent service, this could be the perfect role for you.What you'll be doingAs a Customer Underwriting Advisor, you will:Speak with customers who wish to make claims during the early stages of their membership, guiding them through the process and setting clear expectations.Review medical questionnaires, underwriting forms, and healthcare practitioner reports to assess eligibility in line with underwriting terms and conditions.Liaise with healthcare professionals to obtain relevant medical information needed to make accurate and informed underwriting decisions.Clearly communicate underwriting decisions to customers in a professional, empathetic, and easy-to-understand manner.Ensure all cases and documentation are managed accurately and within agreed service levels.Deliver excellent customer service while balancing quality, compliance, and productivity expectations within a fast-paced contact centre environment.Key skills/Qualifications needed for this roleWhilst previous underwriting or medical experience is not required, you must have exceptional customer service skills and a passion for helping people.Essential Skills and Experience:Previous experience working in a busy customer-focused contact centre environment.Excellent telephone manner with strong listening, questioning, and objection-handling skills.Experience dealing with challenging conversations and customer complaints professionally and confidently.Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyse information and make sound decisions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to discuss sensitive and confidential information with tact and professionalism.Good keyboard and computer skills, with the ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously.Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.A positive, resilient approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.If you are suspected of using AI at any point during our recruitment process, your application will be declinedPlease note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under current Home Office rules.Advert will close once sufficient application numbers are received and this may be before any published closing date.BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:Holidays - 25 days + Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell some of your annual leave entitlementBupa Staff Health Trust - You can opt into our bespoke healthcare cover that provides medical insurance for you and your family.Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.Pensions / Life Insurance - Join one of our Bupa pension plans up to 12%**Parental Leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parentsExtensive L&D program including internal development and access to apprenticeshipsFree health assessments every 2 years to support both body and mindEmotional Wellbeing online - Variety of self-guided programmes provided by SilverCloud Health to help you manage money worries, stress, sleep, and more.Match Funding - We offer match funding up to £250 per employee per year when you fundraise for a registered charity that supports health and wellbeingWhy Bupa?We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to ensuring you are treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.Time Type:Full timeJob Area:Locations:Bupa PlaceEmployee mentoring programme, Cycle to work scheme, Private dental insurance, Additional leave, Company pension, Free flu jabs, Paid volunteer time, Health & wellbeing programme, Private medical insurance, Referral programme, Financial planning services, Gym membership