Life & Disability Insurance Underwriter

Exeter, Permanent, Full-Time hours, hybrid working 

Salary £40,000 depending on experience

Benefits:

Generous Pension Scheme.
Work from home
An Annual Performance-Based Bonus.
27 days' Holiday plus Bank & Public Holidays.
An extra day off on your Birthday.
2 days paid leave each year for volunteering.
Free Life Cover (four times salary).
Free Income Protection Cover.
Free Health Insurance.
Other benefits (Perkbox Scheme for numerous discounts and much more!.
Annual Company Bonus Scheme.
An excellent study support scheme.

Job Description

As an Insurance Underwriter based in Exeter, Devon, you will be responsible for assessing and analysing insurance applications to determine the level of risk and appropriate premiums. Your role will involve evaluating insurance proposals, conducting risk assessments, and making informed decisions on whether to accept or reject applications.

Job Duties:

Analyse insurance applications and assess risk levels
Evaluate potential risks and decide on appropriate premiums
Review and underwrite insurance policies
Calculate insurance premiums based on risk analysis
Collaborate with insurance brokers and agents
Maintain accurate underwriting documentation

Required Qualifications:

Strong analytical skills
Excellent decision-making abilities
Attention to detail
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently

Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
Previous experience in insurance underwriting
Knowledge of insurance regulations and policies
Proficiency in risk assessment and analysis
Strong computer skills, including MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certification in insurance underwriting
Experience working in the insurance industry
Advanced analytical skills
To achieve the higher salary you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the key criteria of the role by past experience and during the interview process.

If you are saying yes to all of the above to become the Insurance Underwriter then We would love to hear from you contact Kirsty at Elite Recruitment Solutions Exeter  or hit apply via this job board