Life Underwriter – 28511

The Emerald Group; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Life Underwriter (individual policies) to join a well-established team. This permanent role offers UK-based remote working with occasional collaboration with Exeter-based colleagues.

You will underwrite life, critical illness, and income protection on individual policies, work with a supportive team, handle large cases, and pursue CI qualification. The role rewards initiative and requires solid underwriting expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting Life, CI and IP on individual policies.
• Completion of CII desirable.
• Experience with large cases/high sums assured desirable.

Responsibilities

• Report to Exeter-based team, with ability to work from home.
• Work independently as well as within a team.
• Underwrite Life, Critical Illness and Income Protection on individual policies.

Skills

Underwriting

Life insurance

Critical illness

Income protection

Teamwork

Education

CII certification desirable

Job description

The Company is expanding and is really excited to be looking for an experienced Life Underwriter (individual policies) to join their fantastic established team.

• Location: Uk/Remote
• Category: Life Actuarial
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• You’ll report directly to their team based in Exeter, but they would love to hear from experienced Underwriters who are comfortable working from home
• You’ll be part of a wider team and have all the support you need
• You’ll be expected to work on your own initiative as well as within a team
• They’re keen to hear from experienced Underwriters with a background covering Life, Critical Illness and Income Protection who have worked on Individual policies
• Evidenced completion of CII is desirable
• Proven experience in underwriting large cases/high sums assured is desirable
• Have a genuine passion for underwriting bringing experience from Life, Critical Illness, Income Protection / Medical Underwriting