Insurance Underwriter
Ignite Talent Group
Job Description
Senior Underwriter – Life, Critical Illness & Income Protection Remote We are looking for an experienced Underwriter to join a collaborative and customer-focused team. In this role, you will play a key part in helping customers protect what matters most by assessing applications for Life, Critical Illness, and Income Protection cover. You’ll work closely with colleagues across underwriting, operations, and distribution to deliver fair, consistent, and high-quality underwriting decisions while building strong relationships with brokers and key stakeholders.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive environment where innovation, collaboration, and doing the right thing are at the heart of everything we do. Key Responsibilities Underwrite Life, Critical Illness, and Income Protection applications in line with underwriting philosophy and quality standards. Work collaboratively with brokers to guide applications efficiently through the underwriting process.
Provide support and authorisation for cases assessed by less experienced underwriters. Contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes and service propositions. Partner with internal teams to ensure consistent customer outcomes and a seamless customer journey.
Maintain high standards of accuracy, quality, and compliance within a regulated environment.' About You To succeed in this role, you will have: Proven experience underwriting Life, Critical Illness, and Income Protection business. Excellent customer focus with the ability to make fair and balanced decisions. Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to manage workloads independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment. Confidence working in a fast-paced, regulated setting with a strong attention to detail and quality. What’s in it for You?
Competitive salary and performance-related bonus scheme Pension contribution matching up to 12% Private health insurance with additional rewards and benefits Life assurance cover Flexible and supportive working environment Excellent career development opportunities A comprehensive range of additional employee benefits and wellbeing support