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Life and Health Protection Underwriter

Job description

Are you ready to step into a role that will elevate your career to the next level? We're working with one of the most innovative names in the protection market, and they're on the hunt for a high-performing Life & Health Protection Underwriter to join their dynamic, fast-paced team.
This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to become part of a transformational business that's disrupting the industry with fresh ideas and a relentless focus on doing what's right for customers.

Why This Role?

  • Be at the forefront of change - your decisions will directly impact advisers, customers, and the future of protection.
  • Unrivalled flexibility - choose full-time, part-time, or compressed hours so your role works for you.
  • Work from anywhere - this is a fully remote opportunity with the infrastructure to keep you connected and empowered.

What You'll Do:

  • Confidently assess life and health protection risks using best-in-class underwriting guidelines.
  • Make quality-driven, high-impact decisions, escalating only the most complex cases.
  • Build trusted relationships with advisers, policyholders, and internal stakeholders.
  • Drive process improvements and play a key part in shaping how the business delivers for its customers.

What You Bring:

  • A proven track record in life and health protection underwriting - you know your craft inside-out.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a customer-first mindset.
  • Self-motivation, excellent time management, and the ability to thrive under pressure.
  • A focus on quality outcomes and the drive to challenge the status quo.

The Package:

  • Competitive salary and pension - we reward top talent.
  • Private Medical Insurance - with options to upgrade to family cover.
  • Lifestyle perks that matter - gym discounts, EV salary sacrifice, 24/7 GP access, Cycle to Work and more.
  • 25 days annual leave (with the chance to buy more) - because work-life balance is everything.

This is your chance to join a market-leading business that's going places. If you're passionate about underwriting and want to be part of a forward-thinking team that values drive, quality and innovation, don't wait - apply today.

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At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.