Medical Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance firm in Belfast is seeking a Medical Underwriter to manage case pipelines and ensure fair underwriting decisions. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in medical underwriting and strong knowledge of the protection market. Excellent communication skills and a customer-centric approach are essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact customer service positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical underwriting.
• Proven experience in critical illness and income protection underwriting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case pipeline from application to offer.
• Provide medical underwriting decisions within personal authority levels.
• Deliver excellent customer service within the regulatory framework.

Skills

Medical underwriting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualifications in insurance or underwriting

Job description

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We have multiple opportunities for Medical Underwriters to join our client’s team! As part of the underwriting division, you will play a key role in ensuring customers receive accurate, fair underwriting decisions paired with exceptional service. You’ll be joining a customer-centric team that ensures policies are set up correctly, giving customers peace of mind when they need it the most.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a case pipeline from application to offer, making informed decisions that balance cost, risk, and customer outcomes.
• Provide medical underwriting decisions that align with commercial risk and within personal authority levels.
• Deliver excellent customer service within the regulatory framework, ensuring customer needs are met.
• Serve as a technical point of reference, offering underwriting guidance to both internal teams and external stakeholders.

About You:

• Proven experience in medical underwriting, including critical illness, death, and income protection within the UK market.
• Strong knowledge of the protection market and ability to research, analyze, and interpret complex medical and underwriting information.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to make informed decisions based on medical data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical underwriting.
• Relevant qualifications in insurance or underwriting will be advantageous.

If you are a customer-focused individual with strong decision-making abilities and a passion for delivering excellent service, this role could be a great fit for you!