Life Insurance Underwriter.

ProFound; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an experienced Life Insurance Underwriter to enhance operational underwriting and ensure superior customer experiences. In this dynamic role, the ideal candidate will assess customer risk profiles in line with company standards and actively identify areas for improvement. Strong experience in UK insurance is essential along with problem-solving abilities. Join a team that values excellence and make an impactful difference in customer care.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in UK insurance and technical underwriting.
• Ability to assess customer risk profiles thoroughly.
• Experience managing stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess customer risk profiles based on operating standards.
• Deliver high standards of service and accuracy.
• Suggest improvements and implement changes where applicable.

Skills

UK Insurance experience

Technical knowledge of protection underwriting

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Life Insurance Underwriter.

Do you love making smart, confident decisions that really make a difference? This is a great job for an experienced Life Insurance Underwriter who’s ready to step into a dynamic role, take ownership of operational underwriting, and deliver top-tier customer experiences. If you're passionate about aligning your decisions with a strong underwriting philosophy and want to be part of a team that values excellence and impact—this is your moment!

A bit about the job:

• Assess customer risk profile in accordance with the operating principles and standard to ensure a high-quality customer experience.
• Consistently deliver high standards of service, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Proactively highlight conditions that are preventing you from servicing demands, and ensure that you do not create waste.
• Make suggestions for improvement, and act where appropriate based on knowledge and data. Own changes implementing where you can, pulling in support where needed and escalating where required
• Support the senior underwriter as point of contact for less experienced members of the team.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• UK Insurance experience and technical knowledge of all areas of protection underwriting (Essential)
• Understand the needs of the customer to ensure they are treated fairly
• Previous experience of dealing and managing stakeholders (Preferred, not essential)
• Knowledge of impacting legislation
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and solve issues working with a team