Job Posting End Date: January 14
Who are we?
We are Unum - one of the UK's leading employee benefits providers.
We've been around for 50 years, currently protecting over 1.7 million people, providing security and peace of mind to individuals and their families.
With a Fortune 500, US parent company, we're part of highly successful global organisation, sharing ideas and innovations across teams to create a collaborative work environment. We're transforming our business, and we're keen to increase our digital capabilities to evolve the way we work and optimise opportunities for growth.
The role
What will you be doing?
Financial Underwriter
Dorking or Basingstoke
Hybrid
2 days per week in office
We are a leader in employee benefits, protecting over 2 million people, creating security and peace of mind to individuals & families.
This role involves providing superior underwriting expertise by accurately assessing risk, accurate pricing and underwriting of quotations to agreed timescales. You will underwrite complex new and existing quotations; this will require skill and judgment including claims analysis and assessment.
What will you bring?
To be successful in this position you will:
Have experience within a financial underwriting role (Preferred)Have Group Risk product knowledge (Preferred)Be proactive, curious and investigative.Be confident delivering presentations to internal and external audiencesBe analytical and data driven in your approach.Be proficient in systems usage, including MS ExcelHave the ability to discuss technical/risk/pricing mattersSpeak to sales teams, brokers, clients, claimants, or medical providersWork alone and autonomously, as well as collaboratively in a team
The successful applicant can expect:
Full trainingGenerous BonusMarket leading pension schemeLife and income protection InsuranceMedical Cash PlanAccess to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.
Previous successful applicants have been from backgrounds in: Insurance, Group Risk, Underwriting, Pricing, Analytics
We are an inclusive, diverse employer, where you can grow your future career with us without barriers. We'll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact directly.
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Why join us?
Our culture!
We aim to be the most inclusive, diverse and socially responsible company in the employee benefits market. With an agile and flexible way of working, we want to be a place where people aspire to work and where everyone can be themselves.
What will you get in return?
We are passionate about our employee health and wellbeing and providing work-life balance that suits you.
Our benefits include a discretionary bonus, 24/7 health support services (including a remote GP), income protection, health cash plan, 27 days annual leave, opportunity to participate in charitable events and more.
However you see your future career, we'll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
Company:
Unum UK