A market leading financial services business searching for a Senior Life Underwriter to join their team, working in a remote capacity.There will be the occasional need for travel to Exeter for training and so any remote applicants must be happy with this. Also, the business has requested that all applicants have existing right to work in the UK already.Your Role:While in this position your duties may include but are not limited to:

Assessing and determining the outcome (acceptance or decline) for various applications covering critical illness, disability and life insurance
When it is needed, liaising with customers in order to obtain further information to process their applications
Ensuring that all work complies with both regulatory and statutory standards, alongside business guidelines
Proactively keeping updated with the most recent developments regarding underwriting as well as advancements in medical/financial insurance
When needed, reviewing the processes and procedures used and recommend solutions for improvements
Providing support to junior team members to aid their learning and development

You MUST Have:Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:

MUST have strong experience at a senior level in underwriting specifically for critical illness cover, alongside income protection and life
Ideally completed CII
Experience underwriting for large cases or high sums assured
Excellent communication skills
Strategical mindset

Medical underwriters are NOT what the company is looking for.Your Opportunity:This company have built decades of success and high levels of customer satisfaction and can now proudly say they are a top choice for customers in their field. This position will sit within their Underwriting team and the job holder will be able to work within the team, as well as working autonomously. This is a senior position, for a professional who is already established in what they do and who possess specific critical illness experience.The successful candidate could see a competitive starting salary depending on previous experience and qualifications. This will accompany a fantastic benefits package including a very generous holiday allowance that increases on length of service, with the potential to buy more days. Additional to this, the business offers an outstanding, competitive pension contribution, which is above market rate. There will also be a company bonus dependent on personal and company performance, life insurance, medical cover including dental and income protection. Furthermore, this role can be worked in a remote capacity if needed, or in the office. And this business will also provide ongoing training where it is needed and ensure that internal progression options are presented in order to promote development and growth for the future.To enquire further about this role, please reach out to our knowledgeable recruiter:Phoebe Jones - Talent Acquisition SpecialistM: E: