SonicJobs Logo
Left arrow iconBack to search

Medical Underwriter

Burton Recruitment
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

info
Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

info
  • Multiple opportunities are available for Medical Underwriters to join a client’s team, focusing on accurate underwriting decisions and exceptional service.
  • Key responsibilities include managing a case pipeline, providing medical underwriting decisions, and delivering excellent customer service within regulatory frameworks.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical underwriting, particularly in critical illness, death, and income protection within the UK market.
  • Strong knowledge of the protection market, medical terminology, and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.
  • The position offers remote or hybrid work options from the Edinburgh office, with a competitive salary based on experience.

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!

This role can be remote or hybrid from the Edinburgh office

Apply now in a few quick clicks

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.