New Business Underwriter

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Job Summary

Underwrites and analyses new and existing life business within delegated authority levels to achieve business goals and maximize customer experience

Job Accountabilities - Key Accountabilities

  • Contributes ideas and work for the development of new or enhanced propositions / procedures / philosophy.
  • Works closely with distributors and other operational areas to support the overall achievement of the business plan, demonstrating knowledge in underwriting expertise, systems, procedures and processes.
  • Provides technical underwriting support and guidance to customers and distributors, consistently providing excellent customer service.
  • Completes a range of queries and referrals within agreed authority limits, measuring the exposure & analysing the risk of each case to maintain underwriting standards.
  • Completes assignments while working within delegated authority.
  • Maintains external and/or internal distributor relationships by consistently requesting the correct evidence, consistently making the correct decision and always explaining rating decisions.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field. 
  • Minimum 2 years of underwriting experience in life insurance.
  • Attention to detail.