Senior Medical Underwriter

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Medical Underwriter to join their team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers the flexibility of part-time, job-share, or full-time options, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. You will be responsible for making sound underwriting decisions for group life and income protection schemes, ensuring compliance and enhancing process efficiencies. The company prides itself on its commitment to diversity and community engagement, providing a supportive environment for your career growth. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Holiday Options

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in medical underwriting, preferably in corporate or protection sectors.
• Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Make medical underwriting decisions within authority limits.
• Provide technical support and guidance to ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Medical Underwriting

Risk Assessment

Decision-Making

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CII Diploma in Underwriting

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Senior Medical Underwriter, Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Work Arrangement: Flexible, home-working contracts available

Hours: Part-time, job-share, or full-time options

Closing Date: 14th May 2025

The Opportunity

Join Zurich Corporate Risk, a leading group risk provider with over 10 years of growth. We are seeking an experienced Medical Underwriter to make sound underwriting decisions for group life and income protection schemes, supporting our growth and client service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Make medical underwriting decisions within authority limits, aligned with Zurich's philosophy.
• Provide technical support and guidance, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Stay updated on medical underwriting practices and market conditions.
• Enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Meet business and team KPIs.
• Maintain relationships with medical officers, reassurance companies, brokers, and intermediaries.
• Handle queries and referrals, analyzing risk and maintaining standards.
• Identify process improvements and ensure compliance.
• Share best practices and contribute to team culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Experience in medical underwriting, preferably in corporate or protection sectors.
• CII Diploma in Underwriting preferred.
• Knowledge of the UK corporate risk market and underwriting guidelines.
• Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Competitive benefits including a pension scheme, bonus, private medical insurance, and flexible holiday options. We support your development and wellbeing through various initiatives and a diverse, inclusive culture.

About Zurich

With over 55,000 employees worldwide, Zurich is committed to responsible business, diversity, and community engagement. Join us to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive environment.