Underwriter – 28966

The Emerald Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced underwriter to support new business relationships and adhere to compliance regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in income protection products and excellent communication skills. The role is permanent with a work-from-home option.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced with a strong protection background.
• Experience working within an underwriting team.
• Must have authority for income protection products.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and existing business to achieve business goals.
• Support new business relationships with financial advisers.
• Adhere to the Data Protection Act and relevant policies.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with income protection products

Strong protection background

Job description

To underwrite new and existing business to achieve their business goal

• Location: WFH
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

• Supporting new business relationships by providing financial advisers with pre- sales underwriting guidance
• Provide input into the Company’s underwriting processes
• To maintain an understanding of, and adhere to, the Data Protection Act, Anti-Money Laundering regulations and all relevant policies and procedures
• To maintain an awareness of the importance of risk within the Company and to bring any matters of concern to the attention of the head of underwriting
• You must be highly experienced with a strong protection background
• You must have experience of working within an underwriting team with a high level of authority for income protection products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential