Job Location: Brighton (Hybrid working arrangement)
Remote considered if the Office is not within a commutable distance
MetLife culture
We are building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes employees to make a difference. MetLife's diversity of people commitment ensures our employees are empowered, thriving, and feel like they belong. These efforts begin with our purpose — Always with you, building a more confident future.
Role Value Proposition:
We are looking for experienced Group Risk Underwriters to help MetLife become the best in the Employee Benefits market. We need Underwriters with a good ability to assess risk and decide where to price the risk within company strategy and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Responsible for underwriting Jumbo and large premium Group Life and/or Group Income Protection quotations for renewals and new business in a timely manner within agreed internal procedures.
* Support key strategic relationships within Sales, Actuarial and other business departments by making pragmatic and commercially focused underwriting decisions.
* Train less experienced members of the Employee Benefits division and check their work against agreed procedures.
* Act as a Senior Mentor for Associate Underwriters.
* Represent the Underwriting department in key Client Relationship meetings.
* Provide technical underwriting support to the Sales team where appropriate.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
* Experience working in an Underwriting function for Group Life and/or Group Income Protection products.
* Able to handle the demands of a fast-paced environment, managing own work and deadlines.
* A desire to proactively learn and develop.
* Experience in supporting key clients (brokers) and attending client visits.
* Strong technical mentoring experience with Associate Underwriters.
* Ability to challenge existing ways of working for the best outcome.
MetLife will assist in the funding of Professional Fees for employees where it is relevant and aligned to your position within the organisation. We strive to find the best candidate for all positions and a diverse range of applicants ensures we widen our talent pool.
Those with disabilities and neurodiverse conditions, please let us know about your reasonable adjustments to ensure that we can best meet your needs. Please send an email to ryan.preston@metlife.com.
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