High Net Worth Underwriter

Overview

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High Net Worth Underwriter

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VitalityTeam - Underwriting and Claims - LifeWorking Pattern - Hybrid / Remote based - 2 days per week in any of the Vitality Offices (Bournemouth, London or Stockport). Home working will also be considered. Full time, 37.5 hours per week.We are happy to discuss flexible working!

Key Skills

Broad experience of underwriting large cases requiring financial and medical underwritingAbility to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes effectivelyAble to demonstrate strategic thinking and mentoring ability

Responsibilities

Underwrite HNW cases in accordance with Vitality''s underwriting philosophy and quality standardsMeet and support brokers to help manage key large cases through the underwriting processLiaise with our reinsurers to ensure successful placement of businessWork with our sales teams to develop bespoke financial underwriting solutions for key clientsEducate the sales teams on the large case ‘underwriting journey’ and how to navigate thisHelp mentor and develop less experienced underwritersIdentify how we can improve our HNW underwriting proposition, so that we have the most compelling HNW underwriting proposition in the market

What you need to thrive

A sound knowledge of the reinsurance and retrocession aspects of this businessExisting relationships and credibility with advisors who work in this marketA very high level of credibility and influence with the reinsurance marketExperience of working closely with and mentoring senior underwriters (ideally including underwriters based at different locations)Excellent knowledge of all aspects of financial and medical underwritingStrong presentation skillsGood communicator and influencer/manages conflict wellGood grasp of Microsoft Office products

Benefits and What’s in it for you

Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performanceA pension of up to 12% - We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salaryOur award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefitsLife Assurance - Four times annual salaryThese are just some of the many perks that we offer!To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page.Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!

Commitment to you

If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, we will:Help you to be the healthiest you’ve ever been.Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self.Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work.Help you advance your career by playing to your strengths.Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be.Give you the space to try, fail and learn.Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support.Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits.Be there for you when you need us.Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society.We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.

Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Finance and Sales

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