Life & Health Protection Underwriters

Salary
£50,000 - £63,000
Location
London
Type
Permanent
Workplace
Remote
Published
Jul 8, 2025
Ref
162480
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Life & Health Protection Underwriter  |  Fully Remote
A leading name in life and health protection market is looking for a skilled and detail-driven Underwriter to join their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that’s reshaping the protection market with a fresh, modern approach and a strong commitment to doing right by customers.
You’ll be at the forefront of delivering accurate, high quality underwriting decisions that support adviser partners and policyholders alike playing a key role in ensuring people get the protection they truly need.
With flexible working options, including full-time, part-time, and compressed hours if required, this role is designed to fit around your lifestyle while offering meaningful, purpose driven work in a forward-thinking environment.
If you're passionate about underwriting, thrive on precision, and value your work/life balance while making an impact, this could be your perfect position

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Assess life and health protection risks in line with operational underwriting guidelines
  • Deliver well-reasoned decisions, referring complex cases when appropriate
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with advisers, policyholders, and internal teams
  • Support retrospective underwriting activities and contribute to claims assessments
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and support a culture of continuous enhancement
  • Consistently apply the FCA’s “Treating Customers Fairly” principles in all decisions and communications

What We’re Looking For:
  • Proven experience in life and health protection underwriting
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-motivated with strong time management and prioritisation skills
  • A proactive mindset with a focus on quality outcomes and process efficiency

What’s on Offer:
  • Flexible Working: Choose from full-time, part-time, or compressed hours to suit your lifestyle
  • Private Medical Insurance: Including rewards and optional discounted family cover
  • Competitive Pension Scheme to help plan your future
  • Lifestyle Perks: From dental insurance and gym discounts to EV salary sacrifice, travel cover, Cycle to Work scheme, and 24/7 GP access
  • Annual Leave: 25 days, with the option to buy more


Ready to take the next step?
To find out more about this opportunity or for a confidential discussion, please contact Alfie at a.rowbury@gravitasgroup.com.

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