Medical Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the City of Edinburgh seeks a Medical Underwriter. Responsibilities include managing case pipelines and making informed underwriting decisions. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of medical underwriting experience and a strong understanding of the protection market, with excellent communication skills. This position is perfect for customer-focused individuals who are detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical underwriting.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and ability to make informed decisions based on medical data.

Responsibilities

• Manage a case pipeline from application to offer.
• Provide medical underwriting decisions that align with commercial risk.
• Deliver excellent customer service within the regulatory framework.
• Serve as a technical point of reference for underwriting guidance.

Skills

Proven experience in medical underwriting

Knowledge of the protection market

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Relevant 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!