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hackajob is collaborating with Vitality to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.Team – Underwriting & ClaimsWorking Pattern – Remote/Home based or any of our Vitality offices (London, Bournemouth or Stockport). Full time, 37.5 hours per week.We are happy to discuss flexible working!Top 3 Skills Needed For This RoleExpert Large-Case Underwriting Stakeholder Influence & Relationship Building Strategic Problem SolverWhat This Role Is All AboutTo implement VitalityLife’s High Net Worth (HNW) underwriting proposition so that we develop a market-leading reputation for underwriting delivery, innovation and excellence.Key ActionsUnderwrite complex High Net Worth (HNW) cases to the highest financial and medical standards, ensuring accuracy, quality, and excellent client outcomes.Partner closely with brokers and advisers to guide large cases smoothly through the underwriting journey, offering clarity, confidence, and expert support.Collaborate with reinsurers to secure successful placement of business and maintain strong, credible working relationships.Work with sales teams to develop tailored financial underwriting solutions for key clients and unique case requirements.Educate and upskill internal sales teams on the HNW underwriting process to ensure consistency, understanding, and strong case management.Mentor and support less experienced underwriters, contributing to a high‑performing and collaborative underwriting function.Identify opportunities to enhance and evolve the HNW underwriting proposition, helping shape a market‑leading offering.What do you need to thrive?Extensive experience underwriting large or complex HNW cases, with strong financial and medical underwriting knowledge.The confidence and credibility to build strong relationships with advisers, brokers, and reinsurers.A solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to tackle complex problems and think creatively about risk.Strong communication and influencing skills, able to guide stakeholders through challenging decisions or cases.Proven ability to mentor others and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and development.Comfort working independently and making informed decisions, while also collaborating effectively across teams.Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the organisational skills required to manage high‑value cases with precision.So, what’s in it for you?Bonus Schemes – A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performanceA pension of up to 12%– We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salaryOur award-winning Vitality health insurance – With its own set of rewards and benefitsLife Assurance – Four times annual salaryThese are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will:Help you to be the healthiest you’ve ever beenCreate an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best selfGive you flexibility on how, where and when you workHelp you advance your career by playing you to your strengthsGive you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to beGive you the space to try, fail and learnProvide a healthy balance of challenge and supportRecognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefitsBe there for you when you need usProvide opportunities for you to be a force for good in societyWe commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.
