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This role is available part-time, job-share or full-time basis, with our full-time hours being 35 hours per week.
Location:
We’re flexible, and home working contracts are available.
The opportunity:
Are you an experienced Medical Underwriter looking for a new challenge? Zurich Corporate Risk, one of the fastest-growing group risk providers in the market, started over 10 years ago and has continued to grow since then. To support our growth targets, we are looking for a Medical Underwriter passionate about medicine and delivering exceptional customer service.
As a Medical Underwriter, you will assess life and income protection applications and make underwriting decisions for members of new and existing Corporate schemes. You will join a small, inclusive, and supportive Underwriting Team committed to your development, offering opportunities such as training, mentoring, coaching, and specialist roles including vulnerable customers and case clinics.
Many employees work flexibly, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, remote work, or compressed hours. Please discuss your flexibility needs during the interview.
What will you be doing?
* Make medical underwriting decisions within authority limits, aligned with Zurich’s philosophy.
* Provide technical support and guidance to customers and distributors, ensuring excellent service.
* Support and train team members, including administrative staff and junior underwriters.
* Stay updated with medical underwriting practices considering market conditions.
* Enhance process effectiveness and efficiency.
* Meet key business, team, and individual KPIs.
* Coordinate with Medical Officers and reassurance companies.
* Maintain external distributor relationships.
* Handle queries and referrals, assessing risks and maintaining standards.
* Identify process improvement opportunities.
* Ensure compliance and robust governance.
* Share best practices within the team.
* Deliver outstanding service to customers and stakeholders.
* Contribute to a positive team culture with a proactive attitude.
* Own workload and support colleagues to meet team goals.
Who are we looking for?
* An experienced Medical Underwriter with protection or corporate environment experience.
* Some awareness of the UK corporate risk market.
* Knowledge of medical underwriting principles, techniques, regulations, and guidelines.
* Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills.
* Attention to detail and quality focus.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
* Passionate about customer service and continuous improvement.
* CII Diploma in Underwriting or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
What will you get in return?
We offer a wide range of benefits, including a 12% pension scheme, annual bonus, private medical insurance, and holiday options. Our benefits are flexible to suit individual needs. For more details, follow the provided link.
Who we are:
Zurich aims to be a responsible and impactful global insurer, creating a brighter future for customers, employees, and the planet. With over 55,000 employees across 170+ countries, we are committed to sustainability, wellbeing, diversity, and continuous development.
Our Culture:
We value community, diversity, and inclusion, striving to create a welcoming environment for all. We support wellbeing and development through various initiatives and charitable activities, including our Zurich Community Trust, which has awarded over £90 million in grants and volunteer support in the UK.
Make a difference with us. Be challenged, inspired, supported, and love what you do. Work for Zurich. #LI-Remote
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